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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 creatures were guarding the tent of the Elf King?

2. Who fights a Muten to give Shea time to escape?

3. Where does Allanon tell the group to go before he falls?

4. What is the name of Balinor's brother?

5. Where do the Gnomes head once they have Shea?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Flick do when the Elf King loses strength, and what does this indicate?

2. What does Balinor find when he first gets to Tyrsis?

3. What happens when a Skull Bearer lands with Creel at Paranor?

4. Why did Palance place Balinor in prison when he arrived in Callahorn?

5. How does Keltset die?

6. What does Menion know about Palance when he arrives at Tyrsis and why?

7. What is Hendel thinking about during the first day of battle?

8. What do Shea and Creel find when they get to Paranor?

9. What does Shea feel when he touches the Sword, and why?

10. What does Shirl suggest to Menion before they meet with Palance?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Flick endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 2

Power and Greed were two common themes in this book. Where did they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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