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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. Conan knows that his only chance of escape must involve _____.

2. What is a taper?

3. The King of ____ is dying.

4. What is the destination of Zorathus?

5. Khemsa's sorcery is based on _____.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss the conversation between Conan and Trocero.

3. What happens when Conan arrives ashore?

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

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

6. How is it discovered that Conan has escaped? Who is informed?

7. What happens when Valbroso and Conan meet Zorathus?

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

9. What are Conan's plans now that Devi is gone? Who will assist Conan in his quest to rescue Devi?

10. What happens to Conan shortly after meeting Xaltotun? Why is Conan unafraid?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the use of evil twins in the story. Do you think that Howard meant to have the women as two separate entities or is there a duality of personality involved? How do some of the other characters exhibit this duality? What does the concept of evil twins accomplish in the story? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Xaltotun is one of the most powerful black magicians to have ever lives. Orastes is also an extremely powerful black magician. Orastes assists in bringing Xaltotun back to life. Explain Orastes' motives. Also compare and contrast the two black magicians, including their power and intentions.

Essay Topic 3

Who were the Black Seers? What were their beliefs, actions, powers and agenda? Examine the beliefs and teachings of the Black Seers and how their power was used to try to defeat Conan as well as several kingdoms.

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