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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. When Murmandamus' riders overtake Martin, Baru and Laurie, what direction are Baru and Laurie forced to take?

2. On what day after Arutha secured Sethanon does word come that Murmandamus is on the march?

3. What creature do Pug and Tomas encounter in the tower on the island, encircled by a ring of fire?

4. How many soldiers should Martin be bringing from Yabon?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Describe the City of Forever.

7. What is the Hall of Worlds?

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

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

10. What would happen if the Valheru return?

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

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

Essay Topic 3

Arutha is described as the Bane of Darkness. Explain what that phrase means and how Arutha is a bane to darkness.

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