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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. Where have the scouts near the mountains set a trap for the group?

2. Who does Menion say will be the best protection for Shea?

3. What protected the group against the Banshees?

4. How did Flick feel when he saw something flying overhead while walking with the stranger?

5. What does the Dwarf who saves Menion call him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the history of the Sword of Shannara?

2. What does Shea notice as they trudge along after defeating the Marsh Wraith?

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

4. How does Balinor suggest getting through the pass of Jade?

5. How is Flick described at the beginning of the book?

6. What does Balinor say when he arrives at the inn?

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

8. What does Flick make to protect the travelers in the heavy mist in the Black Oaks?

9. What does Balinor tell Shea about Allanon?

10. How are the travelers able to defeat the Marsh Wraith?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Despair was a theme that was placed in a number of sensitive places in this plot. What are some of these places, and what role did despair play in this book?

Essay Topic 2

Menion had a very impulsive nature that got him into a lot of trouble in this story, but also led to some great achievements. Please write about the different affects of Menion's impulsive nature, both positive and negative.

Essay Topic 3

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by several different characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

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