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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. Who is Locklear's father?

2. How many years has Commander Bayne been in service?

3. What name is given to the Beasthound?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Gathis believe that Macros is dead?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both the serpent people and the tiger people were created by the Dragon Lords. Compare and contrast the serpent people and the tiger people. Use examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Present arguments explaining what or who the inciting force is in "A Darkness at Sethanon." Use examples from the book to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

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

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