4. The captain of the guard in Gill thought he had killed and buried Lanik. When Lanik subsequently stands in front of the captain, what does the captain think that Lanik is?

5. As Lanik comes ashore near Anderson, what happens to him during his landing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lanik learn in quicktime about the beautiful cottage on the beach near Anderson?

2. When Lanik realizes the deception taking place in the throne room, why does he not kill the impostors?

3. Why is Lanik able to help Vran when she goes into labor?

4. After seeing Mwabao Mawa in Jones, what does Lanik realize about Mawa?

5. Why is Lanik hesitant to tell the innkeeper in Jones his real name?

6. Why are the Schwartzes hesitant to help Lanik in his quest?

7. As Lanik leaves Schwartz after asking for help, why is Lanik despondent?

8. How does Dinte die?

9. Why is Lanik able to escape from the grave that the people of Gill have buried him in?

10. Although Ensel tries to show joy at the comforting environment of the forest, he cannot. Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Lanik is banished from Mueller, his departure has significant consequences on many levels. Discuss what these consequences are, which characters are mildly affected, and which characters are most prominently affected. How do the characters' lives change?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Lanik at the beginning and end of the story. How does Lanik's personality and character change as the story progresses? How does Lanik's role in world events change? How do the different places he visits change him? Provide examples from the story to support your answer.