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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 happens when a drow tries to shoot Drizzt with a crossbow as he is battling the creature from question #149?

2. In Chapter Sixteen what does Drizzt tell Catti-brie about her behavior in his room when she propositioned him?

3. What is happening in the Undercity of Mithral Hall?

4. Why does Lady Alustrial withhold herself from battle?

5. Why does Uthegental attempt to reach Keeper's Dale?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Frible tell Belwar about Blingdenstone?

2. How is Drizzt almost killed when he is battling a Minotau and how is he saved?

3. Why might those in Keeper's Dale have a rough battle?

4. Describe how Uthegental is killed.

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

6. How do Pwent and his men help Bidderdoo fulfill his mission?

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

8. How does Matron Baenre finally punish K'yorl?

9. What is Lady Alustriel considering about her home city as she watches her knights battle drow?

10. Why is the way to the west closed to Bensell?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In SIEGE OF DARKNESS there are other sentient beings besides humans. Discuss the following:

1. List and describe all the sentient, non-human beings.

2. Do you think most of the the non-human, sentient beings are accorded lesser status? Is it fair? Are they inferior to human beings?

3. Are there any characters who seem to accord the non-human, sentient beings equal status with their own? Who? If not, why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of SIEGE OF DARKNESS, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements (They may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not.

Essay Topic 3

In SIEGE OF DARKNESS, as in many fantasy books, magic is an integral part of the story. Discuss the following:

1. Define and analyze the principles/use of magic in SIEGE OF DARKNESS. Who can use it? Are there limitations? Can magic accomplish anything? Are there things that are forbidden to do?

2. How has Matron Baenre violated the restrictions put on the use of magic? Do you think the restrictions are just? Wise?

3. Are all magic users equally strong? Why do you think a wand is required to use the magic?

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