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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. Who is the governor of Peshkhauri?

2. The skulls are located on the Tower of _____.

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

4. The People of Yezud worship a great stone ____.

5. What color is the unidentified man's turban?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Conan's mental state at this point? Who encourages Conan to continue his quest?

3. Discuss the conversation between Conan and Trocero.

4. What happens after Valbroso is paralyzed?

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

6. Discuss the scene in which Conan confronts Tarascus.

7. What events occur as Conan travels to Afghulistan? Who goes with Conan? What peril lies ahead?

8. Examine the scene in which Conan meets Xaltotun for the first time.

9. What request does the King make of Devi? What is Devi's response?

10. What happens when Conan arrives ashore?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story allows for a substantial use of flashback and is particularly valuable in giving the backstory of certain characters and events. Discuss the use of flashback in the storytelling process. Does each character give enough information to make the story relatable? If not, why? Do you like the use of flashbacks? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Conan the barbarian is said to have unmatched strength. Why is that? What about Conan makes him different from the others? Which scenes in the book do not correspond with Conan's strength? Which scenes would not be entirely possible even if Conan is that strong? Who might be able to stand up to Conan? Can Conan's strength be enhanced or diminished? If so, how?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the Cimmerians and the Nemedians. Include religious beliefs and principles, geography, culture, political power, and wealth.

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