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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 is the narrator in the Prologue?
2. How does Perenelle feel about Nicholas dying?
3. What has Dee been declared by Isis and Osiris?
4. Who is experiencing the change along with Aten?
5. What does Scathach say about the Flamels?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Dr. John Dee change Josh and why?
2. About what do Machiavelli and Billy the Kid feel conflicted?
3. Who is following Odin and what transpires between them?
4. Who is the author of the Prologue and what does she say about Nicholas Flamel?
5. What is Nicholas Flamel's condition and what does Perenelle want to do?
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. Why does Abraham create the book and what part is Mars supposed to play in the upcoming confrontation with John Dee?
9. What does Billy the Kid ask Josh and how does he come to think he may have an answer to the question?
10. How are Anubis and Aten experiencing the change?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Discuss one of the following:
1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in The Warlock.
2. Trace and analyze one major theme of The Warlock. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?
3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of The Warlock. How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?
Essay Topic 3
There are a number of interesting questions raised by The Warlock. Questions that Scott most likely want readers to consider and think through carefully. Discuss the following:
1. What does the term "author agenda" mean?
2. Name one idea/concept you think may have been a part of the Scott' agenda. Analyze that idea throughout the book and discuss Scott' probable agenda concerning that idea.
2. Do you think writers who have an agenda for writing should point it out in a preface?
3. How often do you think fiction is written with a clear agenda in mind by the author?
4. Research the life of Scott and see if/where his life may have influenced his writing.
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