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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. Arutha and his men are taken to a village. What do the children playing in the compound of the village have?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 8, how long has Arutha's party been waiting for Martin?

3. Who does prophecy say will defeat Murmandamus?

4. What color robes are worn by the Master of Ceremonies?

5. Who once enslaved the creatures that Pug and Tomas encounter after Ryath transports them from Sorcerer's Island?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Blutark comes upon another Beasthound?

2. Why does Tathar say it is well that Martin and Baru came through Elvandar?

3. What about Jimmy threatens to turn the Prince of Krondor's court into chaos?

4. What did the dwarves tell the innkeeper of the Sleeping Wagoner about their encounter with some Dark Brothers?

5. Why will Laurie not go back to see his family?

6. Describe the Northlands.

7. What happens to Jimmy when he enters the Fiddler Crab Inn?

8. How did Guy come to rule Armengar?

9. How does Jimmy try to allay any suspicions when he thinks he has been spotted by a Nighthawk lookout?

10. When Jimmy is hit on the head while he is in the sewers, how is he rescued?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jimmy uses reasoning to determine which Arutha is the impostor and to determine that Arutha is not dead. Explain how Jimmy uses reasoning throughout the novel. Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

The color black is frequently used in the novel to refer to evil. Explain the symbolism behind the color black in the novel. Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

In the Prologue, Feist introduces all of the story lines of the novel. Explain these story lines and how these viewpoints fit together to advance the plot of the novel.

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