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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. What wound does Lord Highcastle sustain when he is in the hills above his advance position?

2. Who will guard the Lifestone now that the battle is over and the Dragon Lords are defeated?

3. Who is counting the number of bowmen that Guy and his men have?

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

5. What is the first to come through the rift that is created when Murmandamus dies?

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

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

4. What would happen if the Valheru return?

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

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

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

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

9. What choices does Murmandamus give to the Armengarians?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Locklear changes from an immature young man to a strong warrior well on his way to manhood. Discuss how the events in the novel caused Locklear to grow up and change. Use examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Decide who the antagonist and protagonist are in the novel. Present arguments to support your position using examples from the book.

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