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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. Why is the elf queen discussing Thomas?

2. Who is Hokanu?

3. Who does Thomas want to capture?

4. Why is Princess Anita with Trevor?

5. What does Milamber find as he finishes his final task?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What happens to Arutha when he runs to escape?

5. Why is Aglaragnna discussing Thomas? How do you think a person who had been given some great power would change

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

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

8. What does Arutha decide to do?

9. What does Hochopepa tell Milamber he will have to do to stay alive?

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

In chapter 7, Princess Anita is smuggled on board in order to escape a forced marriage with Guy du Bas-Tyra, who wants to use Anita as a means to gain the throne. Anita announces to her cousin, Arutha, that their parents had intended them to marry for the sake of the kingdom ever since the two were quite young. In many cultures both in fantasy and the "real" world, women have no say over who they marry--even in the Western world up until the 20th century, women were often forced to marry for political or social expediency. Discuss one of the following:

1. How would you react if you were told at a very early age who you would marry? Would you be willing to obey your parents knowing that there is very little future for an unmarried woman.

2. Even though women have been controlled as far as marriage for centuries, some men are just as "stuck" with an unwanted marriage partner as a women--these are usually nobles who must marry to keep or raise the standing of their families. If you are a man and are told who you would marry and you found that person quite unacceptable, would you give up money and position to defy your parents?

3. Why do you think forced marriages are occurring less and less often even in countries where woman are still quite oppressed?

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

Calin is resolved to kill Thomas if need be. It seems the Queen has held Calin off but is told by Macros that pushing Thomas too far away may drive Thomas toward the darkness because of the emotions it will invoke.

1. Why do you think the queen pushing Thomas away might push him towards the darkness? Use examples from the book and your own life to support your answer.

2. Discuss the reasons Calin has for killing Thomas and why you agree or disagree with those reasons.

3. Discuss thoroughly what can you infer about Marcos based on his interactions and words with the Queen and others.

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