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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 did the group speak in hushed tones?

2. What did Gardan wish for?

3. What was most striking about the Hadati?

4. Where is The Father Abbot?

5. What are the things called that won't die?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the information Arutha shares with the elves cause them deep concern?

2. Discuss Milamber/Pug's fall from grace and his subsequent disbranding of being a Great One?

3. What was significant about the white paint on the Hadati's face?

4. What might have been done in the bar with Longly?

5. What reason did Pug give for his decision?

6. Describe the Thun.

7. Why do the magicians assume that the Dark Power is from Kelewan and traveled through the Rift?

8. What was the ultimate in shame and punishment for a warrior and why?

9. What was the first thing Jimmy said he would do when he got back? Why did he say this?

10. What did Rogan describe?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character of Murad and the Dark Brothers. What do you suppose is the author's reason for not giving them substantial motivations, or at least, motivations that have been made evident to the reader? Can you think of any possible motivations that they might have? Why these ones?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the novel as a whole. Where were the novel's weak points? Where was it strongest? What would you improve and how? Discuss the themes and plot twists as possibilities that need improving.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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