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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. Why does the Queen of the Kingdom of Sand allow the NirghtWings and IceWings to battle across her territory?

2. Where do Listener and Clearsight take the scavengers they free in Chapter 16?

3. In Chapter 15, what temple is on the island that Darkslayer takes Indigo and Fathom to?

4. What does Darkstalker give Clearsight to wear in Chapter 19?

5. What does Darkstalker enchant to find Arctic and remove his shielding earring in Chapter 28?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Clearsight escape arrest in Chapter 27?

2. In Chapter 19, what does Darkstalker make to try to convince Fathom that he is not evil?

3. What does Darkstalker see in his father when he tells him that he cannot afford to use his magic again in Chapter 15?

4. How does an assassin try to Kill Darkstalker in Chapter 25?

5. How Darkstalker find out the name of the person who hired an assassin to kill him in Chapter 26?

6. In Chapter 24, what does Clearsight remember about the earrings Darkstalker gave her?

7. What happens when Clearsight warns Queen Vigilance about the Ice-Wing attack in Chapter 19?

8. At the end of Chapter 25, what causes Fathom to have questions about Indigo?

9. Who is interested in Thoughtful, and how does Clearsight interfere?

10. Why does Clearsight choose to help Listener free the scavengers in Chapter 16?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is a method authors use to hint at events to come in a novel. How does the author use foreshadowing in the book? Does the use of foreshadowing create suspense?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

Backstories are used to present information about events that happened before events in the novel. How do backstories provide insight into characters and events? What is the importance of backstories in the novel?

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