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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 wishes to crush Aquilonia into submission?

2. Thutothmes is a ____.

3. What is Astreas' position?

4. Who is put into place to learn about Tamaris?

5. How many men does it take to capture Conan?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Valerius' position at this time?

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

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

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

5. Why has Salome visited Tamaris?

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

7. How does Salome besmirch Tamaris' reputation?

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

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

10. Who are the Stygians?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Explain Conan's relationship with Count Trocero. Why is Trocero willing to talk to Conan while Conan is considered to be a fugitive? What is the former relationship of the men? Has the relationship changed? What does Trocero offer to Conan? How might the men come together to combat the enemy?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the Cimmerians and the Nemedians. Include religious beliefs and principles, geography, culture, political power, and wealth.

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