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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. Who is the foe Chogana tells Pug he must face?

2. Why is Princess Anita with Trevor?

3. What has happened in Krondor by the time Arutha arrives?

4. Who is waiting at the place the boy takes Arutha?

5. What was Amos called when he was a pirate?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the man in black give the young man everyday?

2. What has happened in Krondor by the time they arrive?

3. What is the man standing outside a room doing and wearing? What can you infer from his dress and manner?

4. Who brings news to Arutha about the Tsurani and who is winning the war?

5. What does Milamber undo in secret?

6. Who is the small boy that misled Arutha and what does he say about himself?

7. What does Cook tell Arutha about why they took him, Martin and Amos?

8. Why is the boat trip Amos will be doing dangerous, what do they do about that and how does it turn out?

9. What does the queen do after the battle in relationship to Thomas? Explain why the queen's actions may be a foreshadowing of future events.

10. How does Pug end up being taken from Kotmasu's estate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Though many readers think of fantasy as solely entertainment, much can be learned from studying the themes of any fantasy novel. Discuss the following:

1. Discuss and analyze the theme of honor as it occurs throughout the book.

2. Discuss and analyze the theme of magic as it occurs throughout the book.

3. Discuss and analyze two minor themes as they occur throughout the book.

Essay Topic 2

The ultimate success of a book hinges on many factors. A book such as Magician, Master is difficult to gage its success because it is one in a series of books about Midkemia. Nonetheless, there are some aspects of any book that must be rendered well in order for it to be considered a successful work of fiction. Discuss the following:

1. What are some aspects of the book that contribute to it being a successful novel? Give examples.

2. What are some aspects of the book that should be changed to make it an even more successful novel? Give examples.

3. Discuss five aspects of any work of fiction that need to be present and done well to make it a successful novel.

Essay Topic 3

The ship manages to make it through the Straights of Darkness after which every member of the crew pledges their loyalty to Amos.

1. Discuss the meaning of loyalty in view of the statement above.

2. Why do you think the men are willing to be loyal to Amos because he brought them through the Straits of Darkness?

3. Do you think loyalty that can go and come so easily is strong loyalty? Why or why not?

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