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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 Arutha worry about in relation to Martin?

2. From where has Macros come?

3. What happens to Kasumi in Midkemia?

4. What does Pug tell Kulgan about the rift?

5. Why will they watch Guy du Bas-Tyra?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Warlord want from the Great Ones and what is their response?

2. Sum up, briefly what happened to Kasumi, Martin, Arutha, Pug and Amos.

3. What happens when Milamber gets angry at the arena?

4. Where does Pug go when he reaches Midkemia and who does he see? What does the man tell him?

5. What does Lyam do about the Tsurani once King Rodric dies?

6. What does Pug tell Kulgan about rifts?

7. Why is Arutha angry at Lyam and what does he vow?

8. What does Thomas tell the council about his ambitions and what do he and the queen do?

9. What happens when King Rodric arrives?

10. How does Lyam feel about being king and what does he think about Martin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hokanu saves Laurie and Pug and it seems to the reader that he tries to befriend them. Laurie seems to be learning to trust in Hokanu as he talks to them but you see that Pug doesn't trust the Tsurani and may feel that he is trying to use them.

1. Do you think you could be friends with someone who has enslaved you? Why or why not?

2. Do you think Pug is right in his suspicions about Hokanu? Why or why not? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

3. What kind of friendship can be had between people of two different classes, such as a slave and an owner, a very wealthy person and a factory worker, etc. Do you think friendship between two widely dispersed classes is possible? Why or why not?

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

The trip will be dangerous because of the time of year. The captain of the boat is fired and Amos, the prince's captain, volunteers to take charge. He tells Arutha to tell his family goodbye before he leaves and to put things in order in case he doesn't make it back.

1. Discuss what courage is and what it means in light of the above statements.

2. Do you think every person would have the courage to get on Amos' boat willingly? Why or why not?

3. In view of the above statement, explain how desperation will make people do dangerous tasks. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

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