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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. Where is Ibn wounded during the battle?

2. How does Ibn leave the Northmen?

3. What does Buliwyf tell Ibn about Ibn's knowledge of the Northmen?

4. With what is the valley they come to filled?

5. What kind of power does Herger say the dwarfs have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the only time Ibn can observe the Northmen showing any emotions about the first battle with the wendol?

2. What does Buliwyf tell Ibn and ask him to do?

3. How are wounded warriors treated for their wounds?

4. What does Herger tell Ibn about the wendol's mother?

5. What does Buliwyf do the night the wendol attack after they kill the mother and how does he look?

6. What does Herger tell Ibn about why the Vikings are not more excited after the first battle?

7. How does Wiglif end up dead?

8. What does Ibn see as the wendol approach at night and what does he think it is?

9. How does Herger take care of a man who wants to kill Buliwyf?

10. What is one of the new defenses around Hurot and what do the women do with water and why do they do it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The reading of the bones is not described in much detail, but some readers may recognize this act as a common ritual among certain cultures. An old woman or man is revered as a type of prophet able to read the future. This person is used to determine the wisdom of acting in a certain way whenever a difficult situation presents itself. Buliwyf does not argue with the crone's words but rather accepts them and his own fate.

1. What do you think is the difference between superstition and belief? Use examples from "Eaters of the Dead" and your research to support your answer.

2. Why do you think Buliwyf accepts his fate in such a stoic manner? Use examples from "Eaters of the Dead" and your research to support your answer.

3. How do you think a crone who is considered a prophet or seer might be able to influence the men in a community? Use examples from the novel and your own research to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Often, authors will write about "what they know," and sometimes knowing a little about the author makes the books more interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Research and give a brief biographical sketch of Michael Crichton.

2. What in Crichton's background may have helped Crichton in writing "Eaters of the Dead"? What may have influenced the way he depicts various characters and scenes?

3. Do you think there is always some of the author's own life in his/her novels? Why or why not? Give examples.

Essay Topic 3

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think "Eaters of the Dead" is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

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