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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. Where would Arutha find the Silverthorn?

2. What lessened Murmandamus' rage?

3. What are the creatures that attempted to attack the group?

4. Arutha hid what emotion at the end of chapter twelve?

5. How did the King regard the safe arrival of the Monk in Stardock?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was given to Arutha before he left the Abbey?

2. What allowances did Arutha give to Roald and Gardan?

3. Galain explained that he would leave a trail and Arutha was concerned that the Moredhel could follow the same trail. Why couldn't they?

4. How did Rogan come to find Gamina and why did they journey to Stardock?

5. What was said to Baru to get him to sheath his sword when he saw Murad?

6. Why does the information Arutha shares with the elves cause them deep concern?

7. Who do those at Sarth serve and what do they do?

8. What did the information that Pug gained from the torturing of Dominic reveal?

9. What reason did Pug give for his decision?

10. Why would only a madman fail to heed Milamber/Pug's warning?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the organization of the Mockers. What would this kind of organization be called on Earth? What information leads you to this conclusion? Would an organization like the Mockers succeed in our world? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Arutha and Laurie's relationships. How are they similar? How are they different? Which kind of relationship would you rather be in and why?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the novel as a whole. Where were the novel's weak points? Where was it strongest? What would you improve and how? Discuss the themes and plot twists as possibilities that need improving.

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