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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. What kind of creature was Jerle?

2. What does Flick say when Allanon tries to keep him from hearing his conversation with Shea?

3. What is the name of the first forest the brothers come to on their journey to Anar?

4. How many elves travel with Allanon on the journey?

5. What protected the group against the Banshees?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the stranger say about the shadow flying overhead, and how does Flick respond to this?

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

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

4. What happens when the group gets to the Druid's Keep?

5. Why does the stranger at the beginning of the book say he has come to the Vale?

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

7. Why does Allanon say it is important for Shea to understand the history of the Sword of Shannara?

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

9. What are Stores?

10. How does Allanon learn about Shea's fate after they leave the Hall of the Kings?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Creel kept from killing Orl Fane when he had the chance. Why did he do this, and what did this event reveal about Creel's character?

Essay Topic 2

How did Stenmin rule over Palance, and what affect did this power have on the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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