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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 is the only reason Anubis is still alive?

2. What does Dee tell Josh follows the Flamels?

3. What does Virginia Dare tell John Dee?

4. Where is Sophie?

5. Where does the couple appear?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Nicholas Flamel's condition and what does Perenelle want to do?

2. Who is in a glass tower and what does he tell his visitor?

3. How does Dr. John Dee change Josh and why?

4. Where are Machiavelli and Billy the Kid and about what are they talking?

5. What does Scathach contemplate in their volcanic prison, and what does Joan of Arc feel?

6. Who is following Odin and what transpires between them?

7. About what do Machiavelli and Billy the Kid feel conflicted?

8. What happens to the group on Danu Talis?

9. How does Sophie feel about Perenelle using Sophie's aura, and what does Sophie decide?

10. Where are Dee, Dare and Josh headed and how does Dare handle their pursuers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Nicholas Flamel is in some ways a larger-than-life hero. Despite incredible odds, he usually comes out on top, in this book and in the others in the series. Discuss the following:

1. Does having a larger-than-life hero make that person less of a hero? In other words, which is more admirable--a hero who ultimately always "lands on his feet," or one who strives against impossible odds and doesn't succeed?

2. Does a character have to be successful in order to be a hero? Explain your answer.

3. Choose one other character besides Rand who you might call a hero/heroine and explain why you choose that person.

4. Does every work of fiction have to have a hero? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss Warlock based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if The Warlock is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider Warlock a successful novel? What about young teens?

Essay Topic 3

1. What is foreshadow? How many incidences of foreshadow are in The Warlock? How does foreshadow contribute to a book's suspense?

2. Discuss an example of foreshadow in The Warlock including why you believe it is foreshadow. Include examples from the book and your own life to illustrate your answer.

3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from The Warlock and your own live to support your opinion.

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