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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. When was the last time that martial law was declared?

2. What color is Briana's hair?

3. How many infiltrators have Guy and the people of Armengar attempted to get into Murmandamus' camp?

4. At the beginning of Chapter 9, how long have Arutha and the others been following the Beasthound?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Guy come to rule Armengar?

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

4. What happens during the Festival of Presentation?

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

6. Describe the Northlands.

7. Who is Jimmy's friend?

8. What does Martin want done with the man who shot the bear and left a nasty wound?

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

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

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

The author uses foreshadowing to give the reader clues of what is to come in the novel. Discuss how the author uses foreshadowing and the effectiveness of this technique.

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