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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. About what does Abraham explain in his letter to Sophie?

2. Why does Dee find Machiavelli's statement humorous?

3. Who does Mars go after with a sword?

4. What happens when Sophie thinks about wanting to talk with Josh?

5. What does Sophie not want the other women to know?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Scathach watch from the mouth of the cave?

2. Why is Mars Ultor worn out and who does he encounter?

3. What do Machiavelli and Billy the Kid discuss about Virginia Dare?

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

5. What does Sohpie learn when she reads her tablet from Abraham?

6. Who appears on Abraham's tower after the fight with the vimana and what does Scathach realize about him?

7. What instructions does Tsagaglalal give Sophie concerning magic?

8. What does Perenelle give Nicholas and what does she say as to why she revived Nicholas?

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

10. What does Tsagaglalal tell Sophie about Josh and Sophie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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