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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 protected the group against the Banshees?

2. What do the brothers find when they go to Allanor's room after dinner?

3. What kind of creatures are guarding the pass of Jade?

4. What is the beautiful girl by the tree doing when Menion sees her?

5. What does Flick say when he sees Menion is gone?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What happens when the group enters the Dragon's Crease?

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

6. What does Balinor tell Shea about Allanon?

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

8. Why does Flick not like Menion Leah?

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

10. What gift did Allanor leave for Shea, and what is it to be used for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What were some of the forms of foreshadowing used in this book, and how did those moments affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Many different characters in this book were persuaded to do things that they would not have done of their own accord. What are some of these instances, and how did persuasion affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Honor was something that many of the main characters were striving for in this book. Who was most affected by this pursuit, and how did it change the course of the plot?

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