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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. Why does Covenant's wife divorce him?

2. What happens when Amok says he must go?

3. What is the importance of white gold in the "Land"?

4. What does Mhoram see in his dreams?

5. What does Trell do when he loses himself for a moment?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hile Troy think of the Land?

2. What does Elena tell Amok and what does Amok respond and then do?

3. What does Lord Hyrim explain to Covenant when Hyrim wakes Covenant?

4. How is Covenant viewed in the Land?

5. What does the man who picks up a hitchhiking Covenant say about a man in the next town?

6. What does Amok tell Covenant and the Lords Council?

7. Who asks to meet with Covenant?

8. How does Covenant respond to Lord Hyrim's request and who does Covenant think of as Hyrim is leaving?

9. Describe the meeting between Elena and Covenant in her room.

10. Who comes in from Ra and what news does the person bring?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Illearth War belongs to the fantasy genre. Discuss the following:

1. Define the literary term "genre" and give several examples of three other genres in addition to the fantasy genre.

2. Discuss two reasons why it might be useful to label a text by genre and two reasons it might be disadvantageous to label a text by genre.

3. What do you think is the difference between a fantasy and a historical novel mystery?

Essay Topic 2

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think The Illearth War is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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