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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. Who kills Orastes?

2. Who believes Tamaris has gone crazy?

3. Constantius had been confined to the _____ tower.

4. ____ horsemen save Conan.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Salome see in her crystal ball?

6. Who is Valerius? What is his opinion of what has happened to Tamaris?

7. What is Valerius' position at this time?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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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