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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 is the speaker aging quickly?

2. Who are Josh and Sophie's ancestors?

3. Who does Josh fight across the oil moat?

4. Who had once been Flamel's apprentice?

5. What does Sophie want for herself?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the twins' reactions to their lesson on water magic?

2. What most upsets Machiavelli about Perenelle taking their boat?

3. What does Billy the Kid realize about Perenelle and what connection does Machiavelli make?

4. How do Josh and Sophie take out the Horned God in the confrontation in the barn?

5. What does Josh "read" in Dee when they clash swords?

6. What does Perenelle learn about the triune goddess and how does Perenelle help part of this goddess group?

7. What does Machiavelli think about on the flight to San Francisco?

8. What does Dee ask of Machiavelli?

9. How does Josh keep the police from following them to Stonehenge?

10. Who calls John Dee and Niccolo Machiavelli when they are in Machiavelli's townhouse, and what are the two men's response to the call?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as The Sorceress help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading The Sorceress? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in The Sorceress to discuss and compare the character's response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1. Who is/are the protagonists of the story and why?

2. Who is/are the antagonists of the story and why?

3. Which 3 secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot?

4. Are any of the characters dispensable and which ones? Why or why not?

5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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 Sorceress 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?

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