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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book do the twins agree to hand over?

2. When does the king say real death occurs?

3. What do both twins do that Palamedes says not to do?

4. What does Dee manage to locate?

5. What does Gilgamesh jot in his notebook?

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 one of the following:

1. Trace and analyze the theme of growth in The Sorceress. Consider the following questions as you write: What characters are most concerned with growth? Why? What are some symbols of growth? Symbols of rigidity? What characters seem rigid?

2. Trace and analyze the theme of courage in The Sorceress. Which characters struggle with this issue? Why? Which characters seem to possess courage? Why?

3. Trace and analyze the theme of power in The Sorceress. Consider the following questions as you write: What characters are most concerned with power? Why? What are some symbols of power? Symbols of control? What characters seem powerful?

Essay Topic 3

Nicholas Flamel is in some ways a larger-than-life hero. Despite incredible odds, he usually comes out on top, in this book and in the others in the series. Discuss the following:

1. Does having a larger-than-life hero make that person less of a hero? In other words, which is more admirable--a hero who ultimately always "lands on his feet," or one who strives against impossible odds and doesn't succeed?

2. Does a character have to be successful in order to be a hero? Explain your answer.

3. Choose one other character besides Rand whom you might call a hero/heroine and explain why you chose that person.

4. Does every work of fiction need a hero? Explain your answer.

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