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

2. What sea will Pug and Tomas have to cross to reach the Halls of the Dead?

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

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

5. Who is Locklear's father?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is kingdom law based upon?

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

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

5. How did Guy come to rule Armengar?

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

7. Who is Segersen?

8. Describe the Northlands.

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

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

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

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

Essay Topic 3

Arutha is described as the Bane of Darkness. Explain what that phrase means and how Arutha is a bane to darkness.

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