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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. How many shirts has the soldier stolen?

2. The soldier claims that ____ weaken a person.

3. What is the name of the Princess of Ingary?

4. How many princesses are there left to steal?

5. Approximately how many princesses have been kidnapped?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the constables arrive at the inn searching for Abdullah and the soldier?

2. What happens when the men stop to find a campsite?

3. Why has Hasruel been stealing princesses?

4. What is the djinn? What is the djinn's story?

5. How does the old soldier behave in reference to the cats?

6. Discuss the camaraderie between the men in the evening.

7. What happens after Aqba falls to the ground? What is revealed?

8. What was Hasruel's plan? Why did has it failed?

9. How does Abdullah intervene when the soldier insists on preparing a bath for the cats?

10. What does Abdullah learn about the old soldier?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dalzel has an unusual background compared to Hasruel and the other djinns. Explain in detail Dalzel's background and unusual position.

Essay Topic 2

When Abdullah meets Flower, he learns that she is betrothed to the Prince of Ochistan. Discuss arranged marriages. Why are marriages between royals arranged? Are arranged marriages political in nature? Are the marriages arranged to ensure continued bloodlines? How is a dowry involved? What is the importance of an arranged marriage? How does it affect the betrothed? Why are children promised to others when they are born? Do arranged marriages still occur? What happens if the marriage is broken? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the Sulimans and their duties. What are their titles? What are their responsibilities? What kinds of powers do they possess? Why do Lettie and Sophie not want people to know that they are witches? What happens to the Sulimans?

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