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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. Why does Talia decide to check in on Ylsa with her mind?
2. How accurate is Rolan at seeing "through" Talia's eyes?
3. For whom does Talia mourn?
4. Who waits in ambush for Talia?
5. What is one thing that helps improve Elspeth's attitude toward companions?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Talia ask Skif to do and how does she rescue him?
2. What does Talia do at the memorial service for Beltren?
3. What is the circumstances of Elspeth being accepted in the community of Heralds?
4. What does Talia decide she needs to do as she is growing in her gift and duties?
5. What does Talia learns about Hulda?
6. How does the Queen retrieve the arrows that killed Ylsa?
7. What happens after the students return from Midwinter Festival?
8. What does Skif tell Talia about the Death Bell?
9. What happens to demonstrate that the harassing has gone beyond school kids' pranks?
10. How does Talia learn about Ylsa's death?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss one of the following:
1. Define irony in literary terms. What do you think is the purpose of irony? Discuss the irony of the situation that Talia is reading a book on Heralds and Companions and is suddenly "chosen" by Rolan, a Companion. What other irony occurs in Arrows of the Queen? Discuss two or three incidences of irony and whether they enhance your reading experience.
2. Define symbolism in literary terms. Discuss the use of and meaning of five symbols found in Arrows of the Queen.
3. Discuss the use of foreshadowing in literature. What is the purpose of foreshadowing? Cite 3 examples of foreshadowing and how it is used to indicate events to come in Arrows of the Queen.
Essay Topic 2
Many novels, and perhaps a majority, of novels end on a happy note. Discuss the following:
1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why not?
2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of Arrows of the Queen and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why Arrows of the Queen is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.
3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, stimulate thought? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the following:
1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?
2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of Arrows of the Queen, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?
3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements (They may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not.
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