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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 creatures do the Pantathians resemble?

2. How does Jimmy decide who is the fake Arutha?

3. How far can Ryath fly without landing?

4. What does Pug find in a hidden nook in Macros' hearth in the villa?

5. Now that Murmandamus has showed up, how many can the Brothers coordinate under a single commander?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Jimmy's friend?

2. Describe the route of the funeral cortege.

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

4. Describe the Northlands.

5. Why does Gathis believe that Macros is dead?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explain the role that duty plays in characters' decisions and actions, and how characters' devotion to duty advances the plot. Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how various events in the novel lead men to become heroes and perform acts of heroism. Use examples from the book.

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