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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. The Khitan says he avenges _______.

2. What is burned at Khemi?

3. Who proposed to Tamaris?

4. Constantius plans to kill Conan by ____ him.

5. Khemi is unlike the sea-ports of the ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Salome see in her crystal ball?

2. Who is Amalric? What are his intentions?

3. Where does Conan go on the ship? Which mystical river is nearby?

4. What inhuman act does Salome institute?

5. What happens after Conan arrives in Stygia?

6. Who are the Stygians?

7. What happens regarding the spell cast by Xaltotun?

8. How does Salome besmirch Tamaris' reputation?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story of Valerius is somewhat complicated and long. It is Valerius that saves Tamaris and convinces the people that Salome is evil. Later, Valerius becomes a greedy and somewhat insane ruler. Create a timeline for Valerius and his activities.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the relationship between Conan and Zenobia. Why does Zenobia help Conan? Why does Zenobia refuse to go with Conan when he leaves the palace? Will the pair ever meet again? What is the agenda of each?

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