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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. What is one way many of Troy's men die?

2. What does Troy do when he notices a shimmering?

3. What does Troy believe Elena has chosen over honor?

4. What do the Lords have to know in order to get information from Kevin's proxy?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. What does Amok explain to the Council?

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

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

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

6. How is Troy rendered unconscious?

7. What is Troy's strategy for his army at the opening of Chapter 19?

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

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

10. What does Amok say about white gold and what is Covenant's thoughts on the matter?

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

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

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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