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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. How did Riverwind react to the choice Goldmoon made?

2. Who had decided to follow Sturm, regardless of the possible madness?

3. Why wasn't the kender's map a help?

4. What did Raistlin wish upon Bupu?

5. What did Bupu take from the dragon when the blue light shone?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways was it obvious Matafleur, or Flamestrike, was a dragon past her prime?

2. Why aren't the prisoners of the mines fools?

3. How had the Bulp family gained chieftainship?

4. Why wouldn't Kitiara come?

5. What does Goldmoon know about armor?

6. What had happened to Tanis?

7. What had Riverwind's grandfather done that had made his relationship with Goldmoon even more difficult?

8. Why was there no need for talk among the companions and Verminaard?

9. Why did Tas' father say that kenders were supposed to be small?

10. What had made Goldmoon's act not one of a woman in hysterics?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Caramon's fascination with the Barmaid. What is it that he finds so intriguing about her? How does the reader know his interest in her is genuine and not simply a lustful pursuit? Explain the answer using quotes from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Tanis' dilemma between Laurana and Kitiara. Which of the two women should he choose and why? Explain what the purpose of letting Laurana down was for Tanis, and discuss what would be likely to happen if he didn't.

Essay Topic 3

Observe the appearance of numerous fantastic creatures. Would this story be a believable adventure without the fantastic elements? Can the same be said of any fantasy novel? Why or why not?

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