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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 orders the ship to sail to the port of _____.

2. Who is supposedly revolting in the west?

3. How many months have passed since Tamaris was imprisoned?

4. What is the name of the deadly river?

5. Amalric and his people arrive at dawn at the mouth of the Valley of the ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Salome besmirch Tamaris' reputation?

2. Explain the scene between Amalric, Tarascus and Orastes.

3. Discuss the announcement made by the deaf beggar.

4. What is Salome's opinion of Constantius' plan?

5. Who is Tamaris? What strange incident occurs in her chamber?

6. What is Valerius' position at this time?

7. What happens regarding the spell cast by Xaltotun?

8. What is Constantius' plan for war? How will the plan benefit Tamaris?

9. What occurs when Conan makes his way into the temple?

10. What happens to Tamaris at this time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe Howard's brilliant use of foreshadowing throughout the book. Give at least three examples of foreshadowing. Give details and the purpose of using the technique. How else could the reader learn about the important information? What other technique might have been used?

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