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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 does Jamie stay when he comes to take Amara?

2. Where does Jamie go to search for Amara's mother?

3. What does Palinor say his country will do if they harm him?

4. What does Severo ask Rafal to do?

5. What does Severo hope about Fra Murta?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Palinor think about as far as writings of St. Augustine?

2. Describe Severo's dream and what he sees is the moral in it.

3. How does Severo feel about Fra Murta and why?

4. Summarize the discussion between Severo and Fra Murta about conscience and Palinor.

5. What does Jamie find out when he asks around about abandoned babies?

6. Describe Severo's night the night before Palinor is burned.

7. What does Severo say to Fra Murta to explain his behavior concerning Palinor? How does the Fra feel about it?

8. What does Fra Murta ask Amara and how does she respond?

9. What does Rafal tell Severo and what does Severo do?

10. What do the servants at Saracen's house demand of Fra Murta?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Palinor tells his entire story to the court, telling them that he rose to power through his achievements and respect of his fellow countrymen, attributes that are necessary to gain authority in the theocracy of Grandinsula.

1. From the above sentence and reading in the book what do you think a theocracy is and why would that form of government be a threat to the governing body on the island?

2. Discuss what do you think of a country where a man can become king through achievements and respect?

3. Do you think, given Palinor's background there is anyway for him to find common ground with those on the island? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Amara's upbringing by wolves, however, seems to have altered her in ways that cannot be changed, such as her dislike for human touch and contact, things that humans have long assumed are necessary for healthy living. Like an animal, Amara only seems to live in the present and seems unaware of how the past and future affect her.

1. Do you think that animals live only in the present? Why or why not?

2. Do you think if a human child really was raised by the wolves that child would ever be able to learn all of the intricacies of being human? Why or why not?

3. What do you think would be the effect on human society if humans lived mostly for the present without looking back to the past or ahead to the future?

Essay Topic 3

While Taddeo and Margalida break no laws, their heartless treatment of Josefa brings up questions of what is the true nature of Christian love, especially between a parent and a child.

1. Explain why you agree or disagree with the statement above.

2. Do you think just because someone claims to be religious it automatically makes them a good person? Why or why not?

3. Do you think Taddeo and Margalida's treatment of Josefa is abusive? Why or why not?

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