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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. What does Trevor tell Amos?

2. Why was Chogana at the swamp?

3. Who is Ashen-Shugar?

4. What do Martin and Amos think about Arutha with Anita on the ship?

5. Who is Radburn?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Princess Anita do when she enters the room and what does she say?

2. What was the dream the young man had and what did he do about it?

3. Why do the soldiers in the army tend to obey Thomas? What can you infer about Thomas from this?

4. What does Charles tell Arutha about the Tsurani?

5. Who is Kasumi and what do they want Pug and Laurie to do with him?

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

7. Who appears at the queen's abode and what does he tell the queen about their enemy and himself?

8. What does Milamber undo in secret?

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

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

In chapter 10 when Kasumi and Laurie finally manage an audience with King Rodric, they realize the king is either insane or so ill that he cannot carry out his royal duties. Discuss the following:

1. How does King Rodric's mental and/or physical health impact the hope for peace with the Tsurani?

2. A number of insane rulers have been tolerated in the "real" world who have wrecked havoc with their people's lives and country's well being. Should a king/queen retain sovereignty if it is obvious they are not fit to rule?

3. Why do you think insane rulers are often allowed to make poor decisions that affect a great number of people?

Essay Topic 3

One of the common elements of fantasy is the presence of some sort of magic. Discuss the following:

1. Is it fair that Pug (Milamber) is honored and elevated in position from that of a slave when it is discovered that he has great magical abilities?

2. What sort of cultural problems do you think the United States would have if it were suddenly discovered that 1% of its population possessed magical abilities similar to that which Pug (Milamber) has?

3. Would you want to part of the 1% of the population that possesses magical abilities? Why or why not?

4. Do you think most people would use their magical abilities for good or evil? Explain.

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