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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 does Sumpet order to join the battle at Keeper's Dale?

2. In Chapter Twenty-Two what door do the drow locate?

3. Who is with Belwar Dissengulp while he is waiting in Chapter Twelve?

4. What does Drizzt do to the figurine in Chapter Thirteen?

5. What do Lolth and Errtu discuss in Chapter Twelve?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lady Alustriel do at the beginning of the battle and for what are her knights responsible?

2. What does Drizzt do when he goes to where Catti-brie is practicing her sword? What does he notice about her sword?

3. What does Drizzt do with the figurine in Chapter Thirteen?

4. What has Uthegental been told to do about Blingdenstone but what does he do? What does he find?

5. How is Berg'inyon feeling about the battle and what does Matron Baenre do about it?

6. Why does Errtu decide to obey Lolth?

7. What does Drizzt discuss in his prologue to Chapter Twenty-Three?

8. How does Baenre know what to do about K'yorl and what does the sulfur enable her to do?

9. Who are the first group on the dwarf side to see battle and what kind of different weapon do they use?

10. Why does Matron Baenre want a cavern, what does Jarlaxle want to do about the battle and what does Methil suggest to him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Though this novel is probably more action driven rather than character driven, obviously there are several characters who make the novel what it is. Discuss one of the following:

1. Compare/contrast the characters of Drizzt and Matron Baenre. Include their goals, sense of honor, abilities and social skills.

2. Compare/contrast the characters of Lady Alustriel and Berkthgar.

3. Thoroughly analyze the character of Drizzt discussing both his strong and weak points and how both affect the outcome of the plot.

Essay Topic 2

At the conclusion of a novel, most readers either consciously or unconsciously engage in processing the book and usually come to a conclusion as to whether they like the book or not. Discuss one of the following:

1. Would you consider SIEGE OF DARKNESS a "good" book? Why or why not? Use examples to illustrate your stance.

2. What do you think are the elements of an outstanding novel? Analyze one of your favorite novels to see if those elements are present.

3. What are some reasons you might consider a novel a failure? Analyze a novel you think is a failure and see if those elements are in that novel.

Essay Topic 3

Drizzt is in some ways a larger-than-life hero. Despite incredible odds, he usually comes out on top, in Siege of Darkness and in the others in the series. Discuss the following:

1. Does having a larger-than-life hero make that person less of a hero? In other words, which is more admirable--a hero who ultimately always "lands on his feet," or one who strives against impossible odds and doesn't always succeed?

2. Does a character have to be successful in order to be a hero? Explain your answer.

3. Choose one other character besides Drizzt who you might call a hero/heroine and explain why you choose that person. Illustrate your statements with examples from the text.

4. Does every work of fiction have to have a hero? Explain your answer.

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