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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. How large is the battering ram brought toward the southern gate of Sethanon?

2. Where does Arutha suggest that a merchant go that they meet on their way to Sethanon?

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

4. When the attackers attempt to scale the walls of Armengar, what does Guy have his men use on the attackers?

5. Who built Armengar?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What problems must be faced if the elves of Edder Forest are to fight or join with the other elves?

6. What answer does Arutha given when Murmandamus comes to allow them to surrender and leave the city?

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

8. What is the Edder Forest?

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

10. What does Arutha think about Lord Highcastle and his hospitality?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses foreshadowing to give the reader clues of what is to come in the novel. Discuss how the author uses foreshadowing and the effectiveness of this technique.

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

Compare and contrast the origins and powers of Pug, Tomas, and Macros using examples from the novel.

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