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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. Conan wants to wage a war in ___ days.

2. Who proposed to Tamaris?

3. Who may be able to convince Conan to save the city?

4. Who attacks Conan but is quickly defeated?

5. How many tribesmen march on behalf of Conan?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why has Salome visited Tamaris?

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

3. Who is Amalric? What are his intentions?

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

5. What does Salome see in her crystal ball?

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

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

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

9. Who is Akivasha?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Xaltotun is resurrected from the dead using an incantation and the Heart of Ahriman. This is an act involving necromancy. Also, once Xaltotun is resurrected, he is a necromancer. Explain necromancy. Does it really exist? How is it possible? Why it is important to the story?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the political and religious governments of Aquilonia, Khauran, and Stygia.

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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