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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 lessened Murmandamus' rage?

2. Why did Jimmy start to panic?

3. Who asks Pug to take Meecham with him?

4. What weapon did Micah utilize?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jimmy ask Martin to kill one of the humans?

2. What might have been done in the bar with Longly?

3. Why does the Hadati decide to take up with the Prince?

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

5. What did the thing that descended in flight from the heavens look like?

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

7. What joke did Jimmy make that made the Prince laugh out loud for the first time since Anita was incapacitated?

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

9. How had Gamina lost her family and her town?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Each of the character's in the novel possesses some worthwhile trait to have them around. Which of the characters in the novel would you most like to have around you and why? In what capacity would they serve your interests? What character traits would you endeavor to emulate?

Essay Topic 2

Martin mentally weighs the concern of his brother for Anita, and fears for his mental state. Do you think Arutha would be like his father and withdrawal into bitterness for always? Why or why not? What information leads you to this conclusion? Utilize quotes from the book.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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