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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 created the anpus?

2. What are Anpu?

3. When was Perenelle told her future?

4. Why is Sophie reluctant to join Perenelle and Tsagaglalal?

5. How does Virginia Dare use her flute?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is following Odin and what transpires between them?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. Who is/are the protagonists of the story and why?

2. Who is/are the antagonists of the story and why?

3. Which 3 secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot?

4. Are any of the characters dispensable and which ones? Why or why not?

5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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