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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 do the teens plan to do?

2. About what are Billy the Kid and Machiavelli unhappy?

3. What will Abraham soon be?

4. Where does the couple appear?

5. What does Virginia Dare tell John Dee?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to two teenaged hoods who approach a seemingly harmless drunk?

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

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

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

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

6. What happens after Sophie becomes aware of the scent of Jasmine?

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

8. How are Anubis and Aten experiencing the change?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Warlock belongs to the fantasy genre. Discuss the following:

1. Define the literary term "genre" and give several examples of three other genres in addition to the fantasy genre.

2. Discuss two reasons why it might be useful to label a text by genre and two reasons it might be disadvantageous to label a text by genre.

3. What do you think is the difference between a fantasy and a historical novel mystery?

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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