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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why couldn't Tika describe the man who had given her the message?

2. Why does Tanis need the "grumbling old dwarf"?

3. What animal was the Forestmaster?

4. What did both Goldmoon and Riverwind cry out for?

5. What wouldn't Tanis understand?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the dragon attack the band of friends?

2. Describe the White Stag.

3. What are the two cruelest forms of torture?

4. Describe the Forestmaster?

5. What does everyone feel following the disappearance of the draconian?

6. What had Tasslehoff been giggling about?

7. How did Goldmoon politely retain possession of the staff?

8. Why did the Speaker claim the necklace Goldmoon wore was blasphemy and attempt to tear it from her neck?

9. Why were elves so slender?

10. What was so special about the Plainsman's counting of Tanis as a friend?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the comment from Tanis that Kith-Kanan actually passed him the sword. Why do you think this wasn't explored by the characters in the novel? Would you have investigated the situation? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Observe the appearance of numerous fantastic creatures. Would this story be a believable adventure without the fantastic elements? Can the same be said of any fantasy novel? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Although kenders are considered annoying, the group of companions relies on the whimsical nature of Tas to pull them through the darker times of the story. Discuss the Love to hate relationship of each of the group members in regards to Tas, and how they each reacted to the knowledge that Tas might be dead and gone.

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