1. How is statecraft practiced by the King and Queen of Kamalant and Komilant? Or by Chief Hamrab of Roshan? Or their advisors?

2. What is patriotism? Does it supercede loyalty to friends as Antia first thought? When it does, who or what is being served?

3. Define and discuss responsible resource management in terms of animal husbandry, agriculture and non-renewable resources. What are the responsibilities of a modest-sized nation such as Roshan, with marginal resources? What are the responsibilities of a nation or empire that is blessed with abundant resources?

4. What is respectable social and ethical behaviour for the leader of a nation? How should lesser authorities behave? What about their trainees and heirs?

5. Compare the merits of steam versus sail in ocean transport. What factors will you consider: time, personnel, resources, weather, or other factors? When is one alternative to be...