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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. Who is taken as Conan's hostage?

2. From which location does Conan depart for war?

3. Khemi is unlike the sea-ports of the ____.

4. The creature was supposedly the ____ of Set.

5. Who should be allowed to live in Khauran?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Constantius' plan for war? How will the plan benefit Tamaris?

2. What happens to Salome after Tamaris is rescued?

3. What happens regarding the spell cast by Xaltotun?

4. Astreas writes to Alcemides to explain the current state of the kingdom. What does Astreas say?

5. What inhuman act does Salome institute?

6. What does Conan see in the Hall of the Dead?

7. What does Salome see in her crystal ball?

8. What happens to Tamaris at this time?

9. What is Valerius' position at this time?

10. What is Salome's opinion of Constantius' plan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a time lapse of seven months from the time Conan is abducted and crucified. During that time, Salome's rule over Khauran strengthens. Why do you think the author jumped forward by seven months? What else occurred during that time? Why was that time span used? What changes were made in that time period? Which changes were significant? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the use of evil twins in the story. Do you think that Howard meant to have the women as two separate entities or is there a duality of personality involved? How do some of the other characters exhibit this duality? What does the concept of evil twins accomplish in the story? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the political and religious governments of Aquilonia, Khauran, and Stygia.

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