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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. The other guest at the inn where Arutha, Martin and the others stay has a heavy shield. What is it made of?

2. Who is the dog accepting as master?

3. How long has it been since King Rodric died?

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

5. By what other name is Pug sometimes called?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the Northlands.

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

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

5. What is troubling everyone in the Prologue?

6. Who is Jimmy's friend?

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

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

9. What is kingdom law based upon?

10. What happens during the Festival of Presentation?

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

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

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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