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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 Lord Hyrim want to aid?
2. What disease does Covenant develop?
3. For whom do Elena and Covenant wait?
4. What happens when Amok says he must go?
5. Who is Amok?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Covenant respond to Lord Hyrim's request and who does Covenant think of as Hyrim is leaving?
2. What do Covenant and Lord Mhoram discuss?
3. What does the Prologue reveal about Thomas Covenant's past?
4. Who is Hile Troy and what should he be able to be proof of to Covenant?
5. With what is Covenant still struggling and what is his fear about it?
6. What happens when Troy and Covenant come upon Trell Atiaran-mate?
7. Why are Troy's men in a bad situation?
8. What story does Covenant tell as the army arrives at the Rock Gardens of the Maerl?
9. What type of phone calls is Covenant receiving and what happens to the stables?
10. What does Hile Troy think of the Land?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Characters are an important part of what makes The Illearth War interesting. Discuss the following:
1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Thomas Covenant. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Elena. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Hile Troy. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss one of the following:
1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in The Illearth War.
2. Trace and analyze one major theme of The Illearth War. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?
3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of The Illearth War. How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the following:
1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?
2. Analyze and discuss The Illearth War based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if The Illearth War is a successful novel.
3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider The Illearth War a successful novel? What about young teens?
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