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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 crashes into the cave?

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

3. Where are Odin, Hel and Black Hawk headed after picking up their passenger?

4. What does Prometheus show off to the others?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Virginia Dare tell Josh the purpose of the monsters is?

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

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

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

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

6. What does Abraham give Scathach?

7. What happens to Niccolo and Billy the Kid when they protest the release of the monsters?

8. Where do Black Hawk, Mars, Odin and Hel go and what is their plan?

9. Why is John Dee angry and how does he react to waht Machiavelli says?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss Warlock based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if The Warlock is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider Warlock a successful novel? What about young teens?

Essay Topic 2

Nicholas Flamel is in some ways a larger-than-life hero. Despite incredible odds, he usually comes out on top, in this book and in the others in the series. Discuss the following:

1. Does having a larger-than-life hero make that person less of a hero? In other words, which is more admirable--a hero who ultimately always "lands on his feet," or one who strives against impossible odds and doesn't succeed?

2. Does a character have to be successful in order to be a hero? Explain your answer.

3. Choose one other character besides Rand who you might call a hero/heroine and explain why you choose that person.

4. Does every work of fiction have to have a hero? 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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