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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. 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?

2. How much time do Arutha and his men gain when they leave Highcastle's garrison?

3. What is the birthmark on Murmandamus' body?

4. What color is the light of the Enemy?

5. What emotion do Guy and others on the battlefield feel when the light created by Pug and the magicians becomes a sphere that glows over Sethanon?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the Hall of Worlds?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Guy believe that Murmandamus plans on taking Armengar in four weeks?

10. What happened to Ryath?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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.

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