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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. At what place do Macros, Pug, and Tomas enter Midkemia?

2. How long do Guy and Galawain believe that the moredhel that are in the Dimwood have been hiding there?

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

4. How many years have the elves been in Edder Forest?

5. How do the goblins and morendel enter the city of Armengar?

Short Essay Questions

1. What will happen if the Lifestone is taken and used?

2. What is the Edder Forest?

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

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

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

8. What choices does Murmandamus give to the Armengarians?

9. What is the Hall of Worlds?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Guy uses many different tactics as he fights Murmandamus' troops. Argue whether Guy uses more offensive or defensive tactics to fight the enemy. Use examples from the novel.

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

Using examples from the novel, explain how the author uses conflict in "A Darkness at Sethanon" to advance the plot.

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