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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 did Jimmy wish to pass the word about in regards to the guards?

2. What color and shade belonged to the Prince's guard and thus everyone was garbed in?

3. What caused the black rider's horse to panic?

4. What pet name had their mother given Arutha?

5. What does Lyam order the guards to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Jimmy in trouble, and why was the Upright Man willing to spare him?

2. What kinds of things did Jimmy know about the sewers?

3. What struck Jimmy about the men at the next table in the Inn?

4. Why was the heavy crossbow a poor choice of weapon?

5. What character traits do all three of Borric's sons possess?

6. What images did Jimmy have going through his mind?

7. How had Arutha and Anita gotten to know each other?

8. What are the views Jimmy harbors regarding the nobility?

9. Who had been the intended target and how was it that Laughing Jack managed to be alive?

10. What did Jimmy learn following his first night out?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, knowledge of some kind or another is utilized. How is each person in the party capable of a specialization? Which specialization is most applicable in a majority of situations? Which characters traits and specialties serve Arutha most frequently and how? Which character's traits and specialties serve Arutha least frequently?

Essay Topic 2

The theme of love conquering all is present in this story. Do you think this is a realistic view of love? Why or why not? What makes it unrealistic? What lends it some realism? Is this a good theme to revolve a plot around? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the political workings on Kelewan. How are they different from the political workings on Midkemia and Earth? How are they, in some ways, similar? Discuss what kinds of things would have to change in Earthly politics for Kelewanese politics to actually be applicable.

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