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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. What word is used to describe the groves?

2. Which of the following was not present at the reincarnation of the corpse?

3. Conan is referred to as a(n) _____.

4. What is the name of the river?

5. Xaltotun says that ___ will oppose the men no more.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain the ill health of the Bhunda Chand, the King of Vendhya. What occurs as the man is dying?

3. What happens when Valbroso and Conan meet Zorathus?

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

5. What happens after Valbroso is paralyzed?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a short story or personal memoir that involves Conan in his future role as a king. How is Conan different this time? Will he still be a benevolent ruler? How will Conan interact with the other kingdoms? What will happen 10-20 years in the future?

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

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.

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