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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 does Arutha want Highcastle's garrison to be evacuated?

2. What is Dolgan's rank?

3. Where did the first Murmandamus die?

4. What is the job of Jimmy, Locklear and the other squires?

5. Who raised Gamina before she was brought to Stardock?

Short Essay Questions

1. How should Pug and Tomas have rescued Macros rather than landing?

2. What does Macros decide must be done to escape the time trap?

3. What surprise does Jimmy prepare for Murmandamus as they leave Highcastle's garrison?

4. What happened when a huge battering ram was rammed against the southern gate of the city?

5. What do the besieging armies bring to Armengar on the fifth day of the attack?

6. What does Guy decide will be the makeup of the groups that evacuate the city?

7. What do giants look like?

8. What does the area where Armengar stood look like after the battle?

9. What is the Edder Forest?

10. What happens to Roald as he, Martin, Laurie, and Baru see trolls and then Dark Brothers on their way to Stone Mountain?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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

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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