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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 has happened to his Valheru powers since he has regained his humanity?

2. What does the council tell Queen Aglranna about Thomas?

3. What does Lyam tell Arutha about Martin?

4. What can Martin tell about Thomas when he looks on him?

5. What does Lyam refuse to do when Thomas attacks the Tsurani?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Milamber makes it through the rift?

2. What does Macros' note explain about himself and interrupting the peace negotiations?

3. What happens when Laurie and Kasumi reach Krondor?

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

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

6. What does Milamber attend in the land of the Tsurani and of what does it consist?

7. What does Milamber decide about the Tsurani culture and what does he tell Hochopepa he might be forced to do?

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

9. What does he say about Pug and the Tsurani home world? What does he do with his library?

10. What happens when Thomas confronts the Tsurani prisoners?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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?

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