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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. By what method is Conan to be killed?

2. How is Constantius punished?

3. Where does Constantius' punishment take place?

4. Who rejects the notion that Tamaris is the real queen?

5. In which direction does Conan travel upon leaving Khemi?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the announcement made by the deaf beggar.

2. What is the situation regarding the Aquilonians? What is Amalric's opinion about Conan's army?

3. What inhuman act does Salome institute?

4. What happens regarding the spell cast by Xaltotun?

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

6. How do people outside the prison learn that Tamaris is alive and in chains?

7. Who is Olgerd? Explain the scene between Conan and Olgerd.

8. What happens to Tamaris at this time?

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

10. What does Salome see in her crystal ball?

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

Explain Conan's relationship with Count Trocero. Why is Trocero willing to talk to Conan while Conan is considered to be a fugitive? What is the former relationship of the men? Has the relationship changed? What does Trocero offer to Conan? How might the men come together to combat the enemy?

Essay Topic 3

Write a short story or personal memoir that involves Conan in his future role as a king. How is Conan different this time? Will he still be a benevolent ruler? How will Conan interact with the other kingdoms? What will happen 10-20 years in the future?

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