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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. How many tribesmen march on behalf of Conan?

2. How many leaders are surrounded by Conan's army?

3. Conan says he is chief of the ______.

4. Conan wants to wage a war in ___ days.

5. The mercenaries come from all cities except which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Conan see in the Hall of the Dead?

3. What inhuman act does Salome institute?

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

5. How does Salome besmirch Tamaris' reputation?

6. What happens to Conan after he is dragged off by a hundred men?

7. Why has Salome visited Tamaris?

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

9. Who are the Stygians?

10. Who is Akivasha?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story allows for a substantial use of flashback and is particularly valuable in giving the backstory of certain characters and events. Discuss the use of flashback in the storytelling process. Does each character give enough information to make the story relatable? If not, why? Do you like the use of flashbacks? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the relationship between Conan and Devi Yasmina. Why does Conan take Devi? Why does Conan risk himself to rescue Devi after she is kidnapped? How does Devi react? What type of future relationship might Conan and Devi have? Explain.

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