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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. What is the name of the funereal music being played in the kingdom?

3. Conan says he must find the _____ of Ahriman.

4. Khemsa is caught in a(n) ____.

5. What is the name of the old witch met by Conan?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Khemsa's explanation of the King's untimely demise?

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

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

4. Discuss the scene in which Conan confronts Tarascus.

5. What happens that causes a rumor about Conan's death?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain in detail the Heart of Ahriman. What is the jewel? Why is it important? Does anything like the jewel exist? Did any such thing ever exist? What is its importance? How is it used in the story? Who ends up with the jewel? What do you think will happen to it next?

Essay Topic 2

Salome returns to claim the throne of Khauran from Tamaris. The reader quickly learns that Salome is Tamaris' evil twin. Discuss the scene in which the sisters are reunited. Also compare and contrast Tamaris and Salome.

Essay Topic 3

Explain Conan's relationship with Count Trocero. Why is Trocero willing to talk to Conan while Conan is considered to be a fugitive? What is the former relationship of the men? Has the relationship changed? What does Trocero offer to Conan? How might the men come together to combat the enemy?

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