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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. The ___ people say that the mountain is no place for humans.
(a) Cat.
(b) Hill.
(c) Spider.
(d) Troll.

2. How many people have attempted to kill the king and have failed?
(a) 6.
(b) 8.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

3. Which skill does Xaltotun possess?
(a) Necromancy.
(b) Hypnosis.
(c) Treachery.
(d) Sorcery.

4. Conan is only interested in killing the ______.
(a) Nemedians.
(b) Stygians.
(c) Poitainians.
(d) Aquilonians.

5. Yasmina claims that the ____ are helpless.
(a) Servants.
(b) Gods.
(c) Doctors.
(d) Priests.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which ancient civilization sank?

2. The witch refers to herself as a(n) _____.

3. What does the young girl drop in fear when she sees Conan?

4. Yasmina saw that the dagger she thought she held was, in fact, a ___________.

5. Which animal is found inside the witch's hut?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss Xaltotun's role in the story and the purpose for his reincarnation.

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

4. What does Conan plan to do after he leaves Trocero's castle?

5. What happens when Conan arrives ashore?

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

7. What happens after Valbroso is paralyzed?

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

9. Discuss the conversation between Conan and Trocero.

10. Who does Conan meet? What news does the woman give to Conan?

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