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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 had Tanis attempted to throw away?

2. Why couldn't the dragon let go of his opponent?

3. What does Flint say that Laurana lost?

4. What was the draconian officer attempting to do?

5. What faux pas did the Lord of Palanthas make in front of the elven princess?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Goldmoon look at Maq with disgust?

2. Why was the ship Maquesta captained ideal for her trade?

3. Discuss why there was a moment of indecision in Kitiara regarding the pursuit of the Green Gemstone Man?

4. How does Tanis make for a convincing argument to leave port?

5. How was the Tower of High Sorcery cursed?

6. What explanation did Tanis offer as proof that he had not betrayed the group?

7. How did Tanis feel that he and Raistlin were very much alike?

8. Why are Knights of the Crown unfit for the position of leadership? Who is appointed?

9. Why couldn't Raistlin read the spellbooks?

10. What did the draconian think might have accounted for the Dragon Highlords' pallor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Kitiara's conversations with Lord Soth. How did these conversations illustrate the personality she was trying to reinvent for herself? Do you think she meant the things she had said to Soth? Why or why not? Is it likely that Kitiara is actually as bad a person as she portrays herself to be? How can you prove your answer?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the revelation of Fizban as Paladine. Did anyone guess this plot twist? Why or why not? How do these plot twists effect the story line in total, and draw it up to a nice close? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the social order of the group. Who is at the top, and who is at the bottom? Speculate on the reason for such an order, and why it is that Tanis specifically is their leader.

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