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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 finds that Eilan's house has been burned and charred when they come to find her?

2. Gaius and his father talk about Briton and about how they find it very _________, according to the book.

3. What does Eilan name the girl that is taken in for adoption, according to the story?

4. Cynric tells Gaius that he can never see ________ again or else he will have troubles with the Ravens.

5. What kind of uniform does Gaius arrive in when he comes along with Crynric?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is complicated about the selection of a high priestess, even though Lhiannon has seen Caillean in the role?

5. What is the Fellowship of the Raven, as described and seen in this story?

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

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 is Eilan's response to finding out that her father has turned down the proposal from Gaius?

9. What does Marcellius know might happen as a result of his sending a request for Eilan's hand in marriage?

10. Why doesn't Caillean want to be a high priestess, as she reveals to Eilan in the story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gaius and Cynric are in a battle with each other and while Gaius seems to be able to kill Cynric, he decides instead to offer him the opportunity to be a hostage - and remain alive.

Part 1: Why do you think Gaius decides to keep Cynric as a hostage?

Part 2: Do you think that Gaius was trying to be merciful or did he feel guilty?

Part 3: How do you think Cynric feels about not being killed in battle?

Essay Topic 2

Fathers seem to have a lot of control over their children in this book, causing things to happen or not to happen, depending on their desires.

Part 1: Why do you think fathers have so much power in these relationships?

Part 2: Do you think that mothers should have just as much power in the relationships with their children?

Part 3: How do you think you would respond to the way that the fathers are treating their children in this story?

Essay Topic 3

Eilan has fantasies about escaping and running away from the house with her baby.

Part 1: Why do you think that Eilan might want to escape and run away with her baby?

Part 2: Do you think that Eilan would be able to escape the Forest House?

Part 3: Why wouldn't anyone be able to leave the Forest House?

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