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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 has happened to the flags the Tsurani fly?

2. What does a ranger tell Thomas and Dolgan one night?

3. What does Chogana tell Pug he must seek?

4. With whom does Pug fall in love?

5. What does Milamber's true name in the Tsurani tongue mean?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Charles tell Arutha about the Tsurani?

2. Who are the Valheru and why would anyone want any of their artifacts? What can you infer about the Valheru from their artifacts effect on people?

3. Who is Kasumi and what do they want Pug and Laurie to do with him?

4. What does Hokanu tell his father about Pug and Laurie?

5. What does the queen decide? What does that decision tell you about the queen?

6. How does Pug end up being taken from Kotmasu's estate?

7. What does Hochopepa tell Milamber he will have to do to stay alive?

8. What does Pug see on his last test?

9. What has happened in Krondor by the time they arrive?

10. Why is Aglaragnna discussing Thomas? How do you think a person who had been given some great power would change

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Calin is resolved to kill Thomas if need be. It seems the Queen has held Calin off but is told by Macros that pushing Thomas too far away may drive Thomas toward the darkness because of the emotions it will invoke.

1. Why do you think the queen pushing Thomas away might push him towards the darkness? Use examples from the book and your own life to support your answer.

2. Discuss the reasons Calin has for killing Thomas and why you agree or disagree with those reasons.

3. Discuss thoroughly what can you infer about Marcos based on his interactions and words with the Queen and others.

Essay Topic 2

One of the common elements of fantasy is the presence of some sort of magic. Discuss the following:

1. Is it fair that Pug (Milamber) is honored and elevated in position from that of a slave when it is discovered that he has great magical abilities?

2. What sort of cultural problems do you think the United States would have if it were suddenly discovered that 1% of its population possessed magical abilities similar to that which Pug (Milamber) has?

3. Would you want to part of the 1% of the population that possesses magical abilities? Why or why not?

4. Do you think most people would use their magical abilities for good or evil? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Amos Trask is a former pirate who commits many crimes during his days of piracy. Discuss the following:

1. Amos is pardoned for his crimes by Lyam when Lyam becomes king. Does this seem fair that Amos can just be forgiven his past because he helped Arutha and Anita?

2. Should a king or President or other head of state have the right of pardon? Why or why not.

3. Is there a place in the legal system for pardons? Argue for or against the idea.

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