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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. It is said that the dragons are borne on winds of _____.

2. What color is the dragon?

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

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

5. What is another name for a stone coffin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Valbroso is paralyzed?

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

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

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

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

6. Discuss the conversation between Conan and Trocero.

7. Discuss the scene in which Conan confronts Tarascus.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a time lapse of seven months from the time Conan is abducted and crucified. During that time, Salome's rule over Khauran strengthens. Why do you think the author jumped forward by seven months? What else occurred during that time? Why was that time span used? What changes were made in that time period? Which changes were significant? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the use of crucifixion in the story. Howard explains the brutality and the slow death that is caused by crucifixion. Conan is crucified first but is eventually saved by the four horsemen. Why do the horseman release and rescue Conan? Who crucifies Constantius? Is Constantius saved? What was the man's crime? Explain.

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