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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 does Gaius catch during the stampede, hoping to prevent her from getting hurt?

2. Who revealed to Eilan that priestesses have been sworn to chastity ever since the Roman's arrival?

3. Who seems to be in love with Cynric, from the very start, according to the story?

4. What color is the hair of the woman who Eilan sees during the vision at the initiation?

5. The priestesses of the Forest House appear and choose ________ to enter the program as a priestess.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the name 'Gawen' when Gaius decides to use it to cover up his real identity?

2. What is the dangerous event that occurs at the Beltane festival, as witnessed by Gaius?

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

4. What happens as a result of Caillean telling the truth about her rape many years before?

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

6. How do Gaius and Eilan come to be able to see each other again, even after so much time has passed?

7. What does Marcellius note when Gaius finally returns to his home?

8. What does Caillean insist on during the meeting with Gaius and Eilan?

9. What are the three visions that Eilan has when she is looking in the pool during her initiation?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Caillean had hidden the secret of her rape as she was worried that she might not have been accepted as a priestess if they had found out.

Part 1: Why do you think a priestess would not be accepted if she had been raped?

Part 2: Do you think Caillean should have been more honest about her background?

Part 3: How do you think the priestesses would have responded to Caillean if she had told them about her past?

Essay Topic 3

Caillean and the others are a part of a long history of priestesses who help the community and support each other.

Part 1: What is the importance of priestesses during this time of history in the book?

Part 2: Describe one of the roles that the priestesses take on as a part of the community.

Part 3: Why do you think the priestesses have been such an important part of the community?

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