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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 had once been Flamel's apprentice?

2. Who cuts power to the cab in which Flamel and the others are riding?

3. To whom has Bastet given Dee if the Elders fail?

4. Who are Josh and Sophie's ancestors?

5. What does King Gilgamesh do when Palamedes pulls up to a red stoplight?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who meets Machiavelli at the airport and what encouraging call does Machiavelli receive while still at the airport?

2. Where does Dee find Excalibur; how does he use Excalibur as a "compass" and what does he know about Clarent and its influence on Josh?

3. Where is Perenelle and who is with her?

4. How and why does the Crow Goddess help Perenelle, and how does she use a simple plan to escape Alcatraz?

5. What surprises Sophie about Gilgamesh and what connection does Sophie make?

6. Why is Nereus after Perenelle and how does Perenelle defeat Nereus?

7. Why does Palamedes worry about Josh and what does Nicholas tell Palamedes about Gilgamesh?

8. What shocks Palamedes about a sword?

9. What is the difference between Niccolo's ambitions concerning the Elders and that of Dee and Flamel?

10. What does the speaker have to get from Dee and the Dark Elders and why is there hope that he can?

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

Many novels end 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 Sorceress and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why The Sorceress 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

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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