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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. After their first attack after leaving the city, where does Shigga recommend they try to hide?

2. In what direction is Murmandamus moving his armies after the battle at Armengar?

3. What color is the light from the Lifestone?

4. How many waves does Guy believe it will take for Murmandamus to get into the city?

5. As the fourth day of the attack on Armengar ends, how many days has it been since Martin and the others left for Stone Mountain?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What would happen if the Valheru return?

3. What does Arutha show Lord Highcastle at the beginning of Chapter 17?

4. What are Arutha's orders regarding the wounded and dead of Highcastle's garrison?

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

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

7. What happened to Ryath?

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

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

10. What choices does Murmandamus give to the Armengarians?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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