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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 interrupted the conversation?

2. How many human prisoners had Murmandamus captured?

3. Why was Pug troubled at hearing Macros' voice?

4. Who would Martin gladly kill?

5. What lessened Murmandamus' rage?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are the Black Slayers?

3. What excuse did Murmandamus offer the Dark Brothers for the lack of invasion into human lands?

4. What was the first thing Jimmy said he would do when he got back? Why did he say this?

5. What did Kamatsu say and what was the Emperor's reaction to it?

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

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

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

9. Describe the Thun.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Princess Carline's love for Laurie. Is it a mature, or immature love? How does the reader know? Describe Carline's faults. How do these lend to the image that Carline's love is immature? How do her character traits argue that the former is true?

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

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?

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