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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 finds the architecture of Stygia to be ______.

2. Khauran is a(n) ______ community.

3. How is Constantius punished?

4. Whom will Conan join once he crosses the river?

5. Where does Conan find Thutothmes?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens with the armies arrive?

2. Who is Akivasha?

3. What happens after Conan arrives in Stygia?

4. Why has Salome visited Tamaris?

5. How does Salome besmirch Tamaris' reputation?

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

7. What occurs when Conan makes his way into the temple?

8. Who is Salome?

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

10. What is Valerius' position at this time?

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

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

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.

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