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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. At the beginning of Chapter 9, how many miles are they from where they first encountered the Beasthound?

3. What is on the tabard of Tomas' armor?

4. Where is Pug's home?

5. How far can Ryath fly without landing?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Fannon wish for Charles to replace him as Swordmaster?

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

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

6. Why does Ryath, the dragon, consent to transport Tomas and Pug?

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

8. What does Armengar look like when Arutha and his men first come upon the city?

9. Why does Gathis believe that Macros is dead?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Locklear changes from an immature young man to a strong warrior well on his way to manhood. Discuss how the events in the novel caused Locklear to grow up and change. Use examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the mystic legacy that binds Tomas and Ashen-Shugar together, and how this legacy has helped them guard Midkemia. Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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