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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 was the last thing Martin said to Laurie regarding why it took him so long?

2. Why didn't the horse climb faster even after Arutha spurred it?

3. What was the name of the silent figure?

4. Why didn't anyone want to deliver messages between the nobles?

5. What could hold the road they were traveling up?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the captain of the Royal Eagle wish that the tall spires of Rillanon were in sight?

2. What kinds of things did Jimmy know about the sewers?

3. What are the views Jimmy harbors regarding the nobility?

4. What did Jimmy learn following his first night out?

5. What images did Jimmy have going through his mind?

6. Why were the 'Dog Soldiers' called that?

7. What character traits do all three of Borric's sons possess?

8. How did the being that took Jack lie?

9. Who managed to finally put an end to the Moredhel and how did they do it?

10. Why did the old witch gasp at the sight of the central figure when he removed his cloak?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Arutha and Laurie's relationships. How are they similar? How are they different? Which kind of relationship would you rather be in and why?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the organization of the Mockers. What would this kind of organization be called on Earth? What information leads you to this conclusion? Would an organization like the Mockers succeed in our world? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Jimmy the Hand throughout the novel. How does he adapt to the situation? What makes him seem a little less realistic as a person? What gives him depth as a character?

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