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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. Whose actions threaten every Shadowrealm?

2. Who are the Sack Men following?

3. What does Tsagaglalal bring over for their ritual?

4. Into what had Dee changed Josh?

5. About what does Scathach think?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Anubis and Aten experiencing the change?

2. Where are Sophie and Niten escaping from and why is Sophie upset?

3. What is Marethyu showing Scathach and the others and why are they confused?

4. What happens to the police officers outside a building which Dee and Virginia approach and how do Dee, Dare and Josh feel about it?

5. Why does Abraham create the book and what part is Mars supposed to play in the upcoming confrontation with John Dee?

6. What happens to the group on Danu Talis?

7. Who do Dee and Dare notice following and what happens to make Dee change his plans?

8. How does Sophie feel about Perenelle and what does Perenelle tell Sophie?

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

10. What does Billy the Kid ask Josh and how does he come to think he may have an answer to the question?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following to discuss:

1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in The Warlock. Are these universal symbols? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other symbols that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Scott chooses the symbols he does?

2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel. Are these universal metaphors? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other metaphors that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Scott chooses the metaphors she does?

3. Discuss Scott's use (or lack ) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, clifthangers, deux ex machina, etc...), and how they add or detract from the story. Does Scott use too many or too little literary techniques? State which of the five major elements of fiction the literary device is related to (style, character, plot, setting, theme).

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as The Warlock help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading The Warlock? Why or why not?

3. Choose one specific incident in The Warlock to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

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