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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. The corpse of a(n) _____ is found in the dungeon.

2. Who is in need of clothing?

3. What is the name of the river?

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

5. The people are compared to which creature?

Short Essay Questions

1. Examine the scene in which Zenobia helps Conan to escape.

2. Discuss the conversation between Conan and Trocero.

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

4. Who is Chunder Shan? What is the conflict between Shan and the tribal chief?

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

6. Explain the scene in which Conan approaches and enters the Black Seers' castle.

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Compare and contrast the political and religious governments of Aquilonia, Khauran, and Stygia.

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