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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 two literary genres are blended in this novel?

2. What is needed to help Vodlevile's son?

3. What ceremonious gesture occurs between Stile and the Herd Stallion at the beginning of their duel?

4. How long are Stile and Sheen given to escape in Chapter 5?

5. What changes occur in Stile's relationship with Neysa, at the end of Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the results of the contest between Stile and the Herd Stallion?

2. What is Proton?

3. What is suspicious about the summons received by Stile, in Chapter 5?

4. What does the Blue Adept ask Lady Blue's father, and what is his response?

5. How does Stile use his magic during his contest with the Herd Stallion?

6. Why does Lady Blue's father stop objecting to the Blue Adept's solicitation of his daughter?

7. What are the first two foundations for Lady Blue's love for the Blue Adept?

8. What summons is received by Stile, at the beginning of Chapter 5?

9. What favor does the Herd Stallion do for Stile, during their contest at the Unolympics?

10. What remark does the Yellow Adept make when she introduces Stile to the other Adepts at the Unolympics?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several instances, during both the Unolympics and the Tourney, when the victory is awarded to someone who does not technically "win." Why are these decisions made? What message is the author trying to convey, and why? What would happen if this system were implemented in the real world, and why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses a lot of foreshadowing in the novel, in the forms of the Oracle's prophecies. How are these instances of foreshadowing incorporated into the novel as a whole? Is this an effective method for the author to use? Why? In what way do these instances of foreshadowing help to strengthen the plot, and give it structure? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Hulk is so loyal to Stile that he makes many sacrifices, including the ultimate sacrifice of dying in a trap set for Stile. What role does Hulk play as a character in the novel? Why is he so fiercely loyal to Stile? How does Stile feel about Hulk? Do his feelings change after Hulk's death? Why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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