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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. How long of a break does Cassian give Nesta after lunch in Chapter 48?

2. In Chapter 66, who gives Cassian and Azriel news of Eris's location?

3. In Chapter 39, what step does Nesta reach before she climbs back up the stairs?

4. How many trainees does Cassian have in Chapter 39?

5. How many breeding pairs of flying horses does Helion have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Cassian's experience with the Valkyries?

2. How does Nesta kill Briallyn?

3. How does Nesta get a knife and clothes in Chpater 64?

4. What do Gwyn and Emerie do when they learn Nesta lives in a magic house?

5. When Helion examines Eris's soldiers, what is decided is wrong with them?

6. How does Nesta get Gwyn and Emerie to go on without her in Chapter 69?

7. Where do Nesta and Cassian find the Harp, and what difficulty do they have getting out of the Prison?

8. In Chapter 66, how do Nesta and Emerie survive the night?

9. Where is the sunset service held and how does it begin in Chapter 52?

10. What does Eris want after he dances with Nesta in Chapter 57?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The climax in a novel is the highest point of tension and a turning point. What is the climax of A Court of Silver Flames and why is that incident the climax?

Essay Topic 2

The Blood Rite is a ritual for Illyrians to become warriors. What are the goals of the Blood Rite? What does the Rite reveal about the Illyrians and what is important to them?

Essay Topic 3

Humor is a literary device that amuses readers or makes readers laugh. How does Maas use humor in the book? How does it help break up tension in various scenes?

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