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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. Which constellation returned?

2. Who had asked for the Golden General?

3. Who had Ariakas watched his father murder?

4. Who calls Berem?

5. What had brought Berem around?

Short Essay Questions

1. What finally brings the attention of the sea elf back to the conversation when Tanis interrupts it?

2. Why was Tanis closely examining the map? What was notable about it?

3. What did Tanis realize too late?

4. For what reason was Tanis compelled to grovel at the feet of the Queen of Darkness?

5. What did Tanis want to know that Berem didn't understand himself?

6. What were the main differences between wyverns and dragons?

7. Why was the group extraordinarily lucky in chapter two, "The Golden Span"?

8. What evidence does Kitiara offer the people that she has indeed captured their Golden General? What ultimatum does she offer the people?

9. Why did Laurana feel like a fraud?

10. What leads the fishermen to their conclusions about the group of companions?

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

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 3

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.

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