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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 remains in the cave mouth to watch the crash?
2. What does Tsagaglalal tell Sophie about magic?
3. What does Sophie know about Josh?
4. What does Abraham say about Scathach's sister?
5. What happens to break the connection among the women?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Virginia become angry at John Dee and how does he placate her?
2. Why is Mars Ultor worn out and who does he encounter?
3. How do Sophie and Josh end up together and who do they meet?
4. What happens when Prometheus and Niten come into the room where Perenelle is reviving Nicholas?
5. What happens to Niccolo and Billy the Kid when they protest the release of the monsters?
6. How does Tsagaglalal feel about immortality and why is she and Gilgamesh immortal?
7. What fight does Tsagaglalal intervene in and what does she tell the fighters?
8. What do Machiavelli and Billy the Kid discuss about Virginia Dare?
9. Where are the former prisoners in Chapter 49 and what is Prometheus doing?
10. Who appears on Abraham's tower after the fight with the vimana and what does Scathach realize about him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Choose one of the following to discuss:
1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in The Warlock. Are these universal symbols? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other symbols that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Scott chooses the symbols he does?
2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel. Are these universal metaphors? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other metaphors that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Scott chooses the metaphors she does?
3. Discuss Scott's use (or lack ) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, clifthangers, deux ex machina, etc...), and how they add or detract from the story. Does Scott use too many or too little literary techniques? State which of the five major elements of fiction the literary device is related to (style, character, plot, setting, theme).
Essay Topic 2
Many novels, and perhaps a majority, of novels ends on a happy note. Discuss the following:
1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why not?
2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of The Warlock and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why Warlock is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.
3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, stimulate thought? Why or why not?
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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