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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. Which of the priestesses is thought to be the one who was gone away?

2. How many children do Gaius and Julia have by the end of the chapter in this section?

3. What moves Gaius when he sees them at the coliseum, according to the story told in the book?

4. Who goes to see Eilan, but is attacked by bandits, according to the descriptions at this point of the story?

5. Who does Eilan want to ask before accepting the two new girls into the Forest House?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Ardanos claim about the state of Eilan when he finally talks to Marcellius?

3. Once Gawen is born, what is the promise that Gaius makes to Eilan and to his child?

4. What does Ardanos want to do in order to make sure that Eilan is ready for her new role in the house?

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

6. What does Senara refuse from Gaius when she is taking the two half-Roman girls to Marcellius?

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

8. What does Gaius become so bored with that he decides he wants to leave?

9. What happens to the baby after Gawen is born into the Forest House?

10. What is Lhiannon's thought process about choosing her successor as a high priestess?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eilan is asked if she is ready to take her vows to become one of the priestesses of the Forest House.

Part 1: Why do you think Eilan is asked if she is ready to take the vows?

Part 2: Do you think someone else should tell Eilan when she is ready?

Part 3: How do you think you'd know you were ready to be initiated?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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