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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. Who gives Marethyu information?

2. What has already taken place in Abraham?

3. What does Dee tell Josh follows the Flamels?

4. Why does Perenelle ask to be alone with Nicholas along with Sophie and Tsagaglalal?

5. What does Abraham say after hearing the news Prometheus brings?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who goes into Xibalba and what do they do?

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

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

4. Why is Prometheusus upset and about what does he agree with Scathach?

5. What happens to the group on Danu Talis?

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

7. Who does Zephaniah spot in Paris and what does she consider them?

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

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

10. What happens to Coatlicue just after John Dee brings her into the world?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Warlock is one book in a series of novels involving Nicholas and the twins. Discuss the following.

1. What are a couple advantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.

2. What are a couple disadvantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.

3. Do you prefer to read a standalone book, or a series of books with the same main characters? Explain your response.

4. Do you think it is easier or more difficult (or about the same) to write a standalone book versus one in a series? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Characters are an important part of what makes The Warlock interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Rick. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Mrs. Fisher. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Erik. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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