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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 does the Book of the Dead spell do to the creatures when John Dee uses it?

2. Where are Odin, Hel and Black Hawk?

3. What does Virginia tell Dee?

4. What does Tsagaglalal say about when Sophie and Josh meet?

5. Who is chasing the former prisoners?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who watches Aten talk with Death and what do the watchers plan?

2. What happens when Prometheus and Niten come into the room where Perenelle is reviving Nicholas?

3. Why does Virginia become angry at John Dee and how does he placate her?

4. What does Abraham give Scathach?

5. What instructions does Tsagaglalal give Sophie concerning magic?

6. What does Aten choose to do despite the consequences?

7. How do Sophie and Josh end up together and who do they meet?

8. What is the effect of everyone reading their tablets and what does Tsagaglalal tell them about the fall of Danu Talis?

9. Where is Marethyu taken and what happens while he is there?

10. What fight does Tsagaglalal intervene in and what does she tell the fighters?

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

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.

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