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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 almost falls from the effect of what happens under the earth?

2. Who does Troy encounter when he goes to visit the place in question #95?

3. Who helps Troy?

4. Who is killed while saving Covenant?

5. What is Trell doing at his wife's grave?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens between Covenant and Elena when Elena comes out of the river after bathing?

2. Why does Troy think it is night when he wakes from unconsciousness?

3. How does Troy feel about Elena and where does he decide to go?

4. How does Covenant feel after refusing Elena's sexual advances?

5. How do Covenant and Elena finally learn the name of the Seventh Ward?

6. What information is the Council finally able to coax out of Amok, and what do some of the Council members think about what they learn?

7. What happens as Troy begins to walk in what he thinks is the correct direction to find his men?

8. What is Caerroil Wildwood's agreement with Troy and who objects?

9. Why does Troy wonder if he will ever sleep again?

10. What does Troy think about as he begins his ride to war?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:

1. Compare/contrast the characters of Thomas Covenant and Hile Troy. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.

2. Compare/contrast the characters of Thomas Covenant and Elena. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?

3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in The Illearth War help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.

Essay Topic 2

The Illearth War is one book in a series of novels involving Thomas Covenant. Discuss the following.

1. What are two advantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Illustrate your statements with details from the text.

2. What is a disadvantage of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Illustrate your statements with details from the text.

3. Do you prefer to read a standalone book, or a series of books with the same main characters? Explain your response.

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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