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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 many years has Commander Bayne been in service?

2. How tall is the citadel at Armengar?

3. What color is Briana's hair?

4. Where are Jimmy and Locklear sent on an errand as the funeral cortege is about to begin?

5. What ship do Jimmy and Locklear get onto?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the route of the funeral cortege.

2. Describe the battle garb that once belonged to Ashen-Shugar and is now worn by Tomas.

3. Why does Commander Bayne complain about Arutha's order to arrest anyone not known by three citizens of good standing?

4. What story do Jimmy and Locklear tell riders from the garrison of Questor's View?

5. How did Guy help Armengar when he arrived?

6. Why does Gathis believe that Macros is dead?

7. What happens when Blutark comes upon another Beasthound?

8. Why is the dog proving to be useful to Arutha and his men?

9. Who is Jimmy's friend?

10. What is kingdom law based upon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Decide who the antagonist and protagonist are in the novel. Present arguments to support your position using examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Macros, Tomas, and Pug seem to have been chosen as guardians for the world of Midkemia. Explain why and how the men protect Midkemia. Use examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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