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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 Martin and the others encounter near Inclindel Gap as they journey to Stone Mountain?

2. Who is Highcastle's second in command?

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

4. How many soldiers can be held by the giant siege towers that look like giant spiders from a distance?

5. When Arutha, Amos, and their men kill Murmandamus' captains, for how many days is the enemy camp thrown into turmoil?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Kulgan tell Jimmy about the reinforcements who have come to join the battle at Sethanon?

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

4. How do Martin, Baru, Roald, and Laurie obtain horses for their journey to Stone Mountain?

5. Describe the siege engines that appear to look like giant black spiders.

6. Why does Lord Highcastle refuse to join Arutha and evacuate to Sethanon?

7. What is the Edder Forest?

8. What do giants look like?

9. Why is Arutha one who Guy says will be in command if Guy dies?

10. How does Amos use hot sand as a weapon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Argue whether Jimmy changes and matures during the course of the novel. Use examples from "A Darkness at Sethanon" to support your position.

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