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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 dragons are in the flight?

2. Who, or what, had followed Tanis?

3. What did Kitiara immediately suspect when Tanis had headed to another inn?

4. Why didn't the Palanthians like walls?

5. Lunitari is what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did Raistlin lie to them all? How had he utilized the orb while the ship was stuck in the maelstrom?

4. Why didn't Jasla want Berem to chip away the gemstone?

5. Why, despite the absurdity that was Tanis' story, did Maq believe him?

6. What lie did Tas catch Flint in?

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

8. Why did those that loved understand Tanis and his actions?

9. How did Raistlin know that he could kill Caramon if he wanted to?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss this novel as a fantasy novel. What subcategory does this novel best suit, and what leads you to these conclusions? Explain certain key plot events as being the main reasons for your answer, and provide these plot points to support your view regarding these subcategories.

Essay Topic 2

Although Tas and others of his kind weren't welcome in Palanthas, it didn't stop them from entering the place regardless. Discuss their opinions as the reason for this racism, and how they dealt with it. How does kenders' perceptions of themselves play direct roles in their entrance of Palanthas?

Essay Topic 3

Compare the way Laurana and Kitiara feel about Tanis. Whose love is more genuine? What evidence is there to support this? Who was the reader wishing would win Tanis' affection throughout the story and why?

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