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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 does the Goddess predict at Beltane, which comes true surprisingly quickly?

2. The ritual of the __________ kills some of those who undertake it, which is why it is a fitting test of a new high priestess.

3. Eilan interprets the dream differently and thinks that maybe she will be departing soon to the __________.

4. Who seems to inaccurately translate some of the words of the priestess during the ritual that nearly kills the priestess?

5. What is wrong with Eilan that she cannot perform the rites in the forest and Caillean has to step in?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to cause the bodyguard to kill Cynric during a conversation with Eilan?

2. What does Eilan want Senara to do with her son when she had the vision of Caillean?

3. What does Gaius propose to Senara when he is rebuffed by Eilan?

4. What happens to the translations of Ardanos during the ritual of the Oracle?

5. What does Caillean decide to promise to Dieda in exchange for her services to the priestesses?

6. What are some of the ways in which Caillean wants to run her new house differently from the Forest House?

7. What happens as a result of the tragedy that occurs in the family of Julia and Gaius?

8. What do Julia and Gaius decide needs to happen in order for them to be married?

9. What causes the troops of Gaius to pause for a moment when they are in a charge?

10. What does Cynric feel about the offer that Gaius makes to make him a hostage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dieda is not happy with the fact that Gawen is in the Forest House, and she feels it is shameful.

Part 1: Why do you think that Dieda is so upset with the idea of Gawen?

Part 2: Do you agree or disagree with the feelings of Dieda?

Part 3: How do you think Dieda would have handled the situation with Eilan and her baby?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Gaius swears to Eilan that he will gain all the power he can in the Roman hierarchy to help Eilan and her baby.

Part 1: Why do you think that Gaius decides that he wants to help Eilan and her baby?

Part 2: Do you think that Gaius needs to have more power in order to help Gawen and Eilan?

Part 3: How do you think Gaius could also support Eilan and Gawen?

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