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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 believed that the King's ____ may be the source of his misery.

2. Tarascus is the king of ____.

3. Khemsa's sorcery is based on _____.

4. Yasmina claims that the ____ are helpless.

5. The Seers can accomplish what another cannot with ____ swords.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Where does Conan go after leaving the palace? Why are the soldiers confused when they speak to Conan? What does Conan do after speaking with the soldiers?

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

10. What happens when Valbroso and Conan meet Zorathus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast at least three rulers, such as Conan, Valerius, Tamaris, Salome, Trocero, etc., that are prominently featured in the story.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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