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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Allanor the only one who could approach the lake that was reached after Shea and Flick were healed?
(a) Only those with magic could approach it.
(b) Only those with children could approach it.
(c) Only those pure in heart could approach it.
(d) Only immortals could approach it.

2. Which of the following creatures has NOT evolved much over the last 1,000 years?
(a) Dwarves.
(b) Trolls.
(c) Elves.
(d) Humans.

3. Who fought with the Dwarves in the second great war?
(a) The Humans.
(b) The Trolls.
(c) The Gnomes.
(d) The Elves.

4. What is Menion Leah's title?
(a) Duke.
(b) King.
(c) Prince.
(d) Advisor.

5. What did Allanon say the group must do before entering the path to Paranon?
(a) Tie themselves together.
(b) Recite their plan of attack.
(c) Say a prayer.
(d) Practice a healing chant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Flick's father?

2. What does Menion want to pass through to get to Anar?

3. What does Shea beg of Menion and Flick as they set out on the journey?

4. What makes the first few days traveling with Menion depressing to the brothers?

5. What caused the humans to isolate themselves?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Stores?

2. What does Shea say when he hears the history of the Sword of Shannara, and how does Allanon respond to this?

3. What news does Allanor bring to Balinor when the brothers first get to Anar?

4. Who does the stranger at the beginning of the book say he is, and how does Flick's family respond to this?

5. Why does Flick not like Menion Leah?

6. What are the Skull Bearers?

7. What does Shea remember about his childhood?

8. How do Flick and Shea both get injured for the first time?

9. What helps the group maintain their will as they travel through the Hall of the Kings?

10. What does Balinor tell Shea about Allanon?

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