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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. Which creature overtakes the streets and is killed by Conan?

2. ____ horsemen save Conan.

3. How many people have been killed since the institution of sacrifice?

4. Constantius will march his warriors to _______.

5. Khauran is a(n) ______ community.

Short Essay Questions

1. What inhuman act does Salome institute?

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

3. Who is Amalric? What are his intentions?

4. What is the general product of Khauran? How has the kingdom changed regarding the lifestyle of the people?

5. Explain the scene in which Salome visits Tamaris in her cell.

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

7. Who is Salome?

8. What happens to Salome after Tamaris is rescued?

9. What happens regarding the spell cast by Xaltotun?

10. Astreas writes to Alcemides to explain the current state of the kingdom. What does Astreas say?

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

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 3

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.

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