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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. What is a man and his giant dog fighting when Arutha and his men come upon them?

2. How many horses pull the funeral bier?

3. Who is in charge while Arutha is incapacitated and being treated for his injuries?

4. Who was King Lyam's predecessor?

5. When does Queen Aglaranna say that Tomas vanished?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Pug and Tomas find when they first encounter the castle?

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

3. Who is Jimmy's friend?

4. Why has Arutha ordered that the hearts of the Nighthawks be cut out and burned?

5. What does the scroll say that Pug finds in Macros' villa?

6. Describe the Northlands.

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

8. What happens when Blutark comes upon another Beasthound?

9. How did Guy help Armengar when he arrived?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Guy uses many different tactics as he fights Murmandamus' troops. Argue whether Guy uses more offensive or defensive tactics to fight the enemy. Use examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Argue whether Jimmy changes and matures during the course of the novel. Use examples from "A Darkness at Sethanon" to support your position.

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