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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 tries to dissuade Elena from going after the Seventh Ward?

2. What is explained to Troy about the time?

3. What does Troy wonder if he will ever do again?

4. What happens to Covenant's wedding ring?

5. What does Covenant think of Elena's opinion of Kevin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Covenant debate asking Elena and what is her answer when he finally asks her?

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

3. Where is Troy marching his men and what does he try to convince them to believe?

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

5. How is Troy rendered unconscious?

6. What does Troy do when he notices a shimmering during the Council meeting in Loresraat?

7. Who does Elena choose for the trip with Amok and how does Troy react?

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

9. To what does Amok agree and why does Elena want to go with Amok?

10. What is Covenant thinking about concerning the land as they are traveling?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Many novels, and perhaps a majority, of novels ends on a happy note. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why not?

2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of The Illearth War and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why The Illearth War is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.

3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, stimulate thought? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of The Illearth War, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in The Illearth War. (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?

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