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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. What does Kasumi tell Pug about the current Warlord?

2. What is suggested might kill Thomas?

3. Why will they watch Guy du Bas-Tyra?

4. Where does Milamber take his wife and son?

5. What happens to the King when he goes to battle?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lyam tell Arutha about Martin and how does Arutha feel about it?

2. What happens when Laurie and Kasumi reach Krondor?

3. What do Pug and the others first find when they go to Macros' island?

4. What happens after Milamber makes it through the rift?

5. Why is Arutha angry at Lyam and what does he vow?

6. Where are Martin and Garret going and what does Martin tell Garret he wants from him?

7. What does Macros' note explain about himself and interrupting the peace negotiations?

8. What does Duke Borric tell his son Lyam?

9. What has happened to Thomas since he was free from Ashen-Shugar? How does the Queen feel about that?

10. What happens when Milamber first arrives at the Shinzawai Lords house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Though many readers think of fantasy as solely entertainment, much can be learned from studying the themes of any fantasy novel. Discuss the following:

1. Discuss and analyze the theme of honor as it occurs throughout the book.

2. Discuss and analyze the theme of magic as it occurs throughout the book.

3. Discuss and analyze two minor themes as they occur throughout the book.

Essay Topic 2

The trip will be dangerous because of the time of year. The captain of the boat is fired and Amos, the prince's captain, volunteers to take charge. He tells Arutha to tell his family goodbye before he leaves and to put things in order in case he doesn't make it back.

1. Discuss what courage is and what it means in light of the above statements.

2. Do you think every person would have the courage to get on Amos' boat willingly? Why or why not?

3. In view of the above statement, explain how desperation will make people do dangerous tasks. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

It appears the queen cares very much for Thomas. Many of the elves seem to fear the magic that he possesses because of the Valheru the magic came from. She has set up her magicians to cast helping spells on Thomas, and it appears to help him in keeping the darkness from taking him over. She doesn't want him to be her husband. The reader sees that she is afraid of what would happen if he does go toward the dark magic. The reader also sees she is afraid of watching him grow old while she remains young.

1. Given the situation with Thomas the queen seems to have quite a dilemma. Discuss what you think are her options and if you were in her place what you would do.

2. Discuss thoroughly the implications of becoming the spouse of someone immortal if you are mortal.

3. Discuss in depth the qualities we know are in Thomas that would help him fight the darkness and the qualities he has that might push him towards the darkness.

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