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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. Why does Corlath say Luthe's kelar is more useful?
2. What does Richard do for a living?
3. For what did Corlath's father tell him kelar is useful?
4. Who is the last person Harry faces in the trials?
5. What did Harry discover about Jack at a dinner party concerning the desert?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where is Harry sent to live, why does she go there, who is she going to live with and what is her new home like?
2. What happens when Harry wakes up after being taken by King Corlath?
3. Who helped put Harry in her new home and how did he do it?
4. What does Harry see in the fire, what is her response and what is Corlath's response?
5. What does Corlath have Harry do at the camp, why is she offended and what is Corlath's response to her anger?
6. What does the group talk about when Beth and Cassie join Harry, how does Harry learn more about Hillfolk, and why is Jack included in the dinner with their king?
7. What happens with Harry as the group travels and what does she realize about her home with Sir Charles and Lady Amelia?
8. When does Harry get up to begin her training, of what does her training consist and what does Mathin give her to help with her training?
9. How do those who grew up in Istan feel about the environment, and what does Harry discover about Jack and Istan?
10. What does Harry see when she drinks from the Water of Sight?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the following:
1. Who is/are the protagonists of the story and why?
2. Who is/are the antagonists of the story and why?
3. Which 3 secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot?
4. Are any of the characters dispensable and which ones? Why or why not?
5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
Oftentimes, a book has more of a character-driven plot rather than action driven, and oftentimes the other way. Some books seem to balance the two. Discuss the following:
1. What do you think it means to say that a plot is character driven? Action driven?
2. How do you think a plot differs if it is character driven versus action driven?
3. Which type of plot do you find more interesting? Why?
4. Do you think it is possible to have a plot where action and character development share equal time? Why or why not.
5. What type of plot do you think "The Blue Sword" is? Explain your response.
Essay Topic 3
Harry is in some ways a larger-than-life heroine. Despite incredible odds, she comes out on top, such as winning the laprun or destroying the Northern army. Discuss the following:
1. Does having a larger-than-life heroine make that person less of a hero? In other words, which is more admirable--a hero who ultimately always "lands on her feet," or one who strives against impossible odds and doesn't succeed?
2. Does a character have to be successful in order to be a hero? Explain your answer.
3. Choose one other character besides Harry who you might call a hero/heroine and explain why you choose that person.
4. Does every work of fiction have to have a hero? Explain your answer.
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