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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 does Josh trust more than the Flamels?

2. What is weakened helping the Flamels track Josh?

3. What do the teens plan to do?

4. How does Virginia Dare use her flute?

5. What would be unusual about the gold statue?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is the author of the Prologue and what does she say about Nicholas Flamel?

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

4. Where is Promotheseus driving a Jeep and why is he weak?

5. What does Perenelle try to do as they are riding in the Jeep and what does she know about her and husband?

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

7. What does Sophie at first believe when she wakes in her aunt's house and what does she do when she realizes otherwise?

8. Describe the conversation that takes place among Machiavelli, Billy the Kid and Nereus.

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

10. What significant choice does Josh make?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:

1. Compare/contrast the characters of Rick and Lon. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.

2. Compare/contrast the characters of Lon and Nuke. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?

3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in Warlock help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.

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

Though it is not a part of The Warlock, the readers are given enough information to learn that the twins were, up until a short time ago, ordinary teenagers in modern America. Discuss the following:

1. How do you think the twins have changed from who they were before Nicolas comes into their lives?

2. Why do you think Scott chooses young, ordinary teenagers to be the heroes/heroines in the series?

3. How would the book have been different if the twins were spoiled, rich kids?

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