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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. What was the reason for the that Gaius has fallen into when he is found in the woods?

2. What does Eilan say that she will do in order to protect Gaius and herself from danger?

3. How many promises does Caillean ask of Eilan in order for her to stay at the Forest House?

4. Who is the priestess that has the dream at the start of the story?

5. Whose death does Gaius remember when he comes upon the burned house and the idea of a possible death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Cynric tell Gaius about Eilan when they meet again in the beginning of Chapter 13?

2. What does Caillean reveal about her past when she is talking with Eilan after the raiders come?

3. What is the dream that Caillean has when the story first opens, of events that happened in the past?

4. What happens when the men in the house try to fix the arm of Gaius?

5. What are the three promises that Caillean asks of Eilan if she wants to stay at the Forest House?

6. What does Eilan realize about Cynric and his connection to the event that happened at the Tower of Mona?

7. What happens to Lhiannon at the end of this section of the book, which will determine the speed of the next course of events?

8. What has happened to Eilan's feelings about being the oracle, according to the book?

9. What is happening to Caillean's body just as Eilan announces her own pregnancy?

10. What is the premonition that Caillean has when she is holding the baby after she is born?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the midsummer festival, it is custom to all the king to sleep with anyone he wishes to sleep with.

Part 1: Why do you think the king is granted the ability to sleep with anyone at solstice?

Part 2: Do you think that the king has more power than the priestesses?

Part 3: What does the process of the king sleeping with a priestess or other women achieve for the community?

Essay Topic 2

Julia begins to be more vocal and active about her new faith as a Christian, causing Gaius to turn away from her.

Part 1: Why do you think that Julia suddenly turned to Christianity?

Part 2: How do you think you would react to a spouse's new feelings about a religion?

Part 3: Do you think that Julia is being supportive of her husband with her new lifestyle?

Essay Topic 3

Marcellius and Gaius seem to have a common father and son relationship, with his father always wanting more from Gaius.

Part 1: Why do you think Marcellius doesn't want Gaius to marry Eilan?

Part 2: Do you think that Marcellius truly wants Gaius to be happy?

Part 3: How do you think Marcellius could have been more supportive of Gaius and his life?

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