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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 enjoying a party?

2. What is King Gilgamesh doing?

3. Who does Scathach scare away?

4. Whose voice is heard on the vimana's communication system?

5. Whose actions does Tsagaglalal discuss with Sophie?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is at the party at Tsagaglalal's house and why do they get along?

2. Where does Sophie go to think and who is waiting for her?

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

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

5. What instructions does Tsagaglalal give Sophie concerning magic?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of The Warlock, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in The Warlock. (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think The Warlock is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

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