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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the other Barbarian met by Conan?
(a) Trocero.
(b) Valerius.
(c) Valbroso.
(d) Orasates.

2. What color is the coffin?
(a) White.
(b) Green.
(c) Black.
(d) Gray.

3. What does Hadrathus procure for Conan?
(a) Sword.
(b) Horse.
(c) Armor.
(d) Water.

4. Conan knows that his only chance of escape must involve _____.
(a) Speed.
(b) Treachery.
(c) Brute strength.
(d) Cunning.

5. The Seer tells Yasmina that her mind is weak, filled with petty hate and ____.
(a) Grief.
(b) Revenge.
(c) Sorrow.
(d) Sloth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the destination of Zorathus?

2. Conan claims that the first tower is guarded by ____.

3. The man inscribed the symbol of which element?

4. Which type of tree surrounds the fountain?

5. The people compare it to ______.

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Conan go after leaving the palace? Why are the soldiers confused when they speak to Conan? What does Conan do after speaking with the soldiers?

2. Who is Chunder Shan? What is the conflict between Shan and the tribal chief?

3. Discuss the reason King Tarascus voids the treaty with Aquilonia.

4. Examine the relationship between Gitara and Devi. How does Gitara betray Devi?

5. Who is the main character in the story? What is his background?

6. Who are the Black Seers? What does Conan say about the Mountain of Black Seers? What happens when Conan arrives?

7. Discuss the conversation between Conan and Devi after her rescue.

8. Discuss the conversation between Conan and Trocero.

9. Discuss Devi's imprisonment in the Black Seers' castle.

10. Conan and Albiona arrive at the temple of Asura. Who do they meet? What information does Conan receive?

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