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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. Conan claims that the first tower is guarded by ____.

2. The witch refers to herself as a(n) _____.

3. Khemsa is caught in a(n) ____.

4. What word is used to describe the groves?

5. The stars turn ____ with fright.

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is the main character in the story? What is his background?

2. What does Conan plan to do after he leaves Trocero's castle?

3. What is Khemsa's explanation of the King's untimely demise?

4. What happens to Conan shortly after meeting Xaltotun? Why is Conan unafraid?

5. What events occur as Conan travels to Afghulistan? Who goes with Conan? What peril lies ahead?

6. Conan and Albiona arrive at the temple of Asura. Who do they meet? What information does Conan receive?

7. Explain the scene in which Conan approaches and enters the Black Seers' castle.

8. Who are the Black Seers? What does Conan say about the Mountain of Black Seers? What happens when Conan arrives?

9. Examine the scene in which Xaltotun is resurrected.

10. Where does Conan go after leaving the palace? Why are the soldiers confused when they speak to Conan? What does Conan do after speaking with the soldiers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the use of crucifixion in the story. Howard explains the brutality and the slow death that is caused by crucifixion. Conan is crucified first but is eventually saved by the four horsemen. Why do the horseman release and rescue Conan? Who crucifies Constantius? Is Constantius saved? What was the man's crime? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

There is a time lapse of seven months from the time Conan is abducted and crucified. During that time, Salome's rule over Khauran strengthens. Why do you think the author jumped forward by seven months? What else occurred during that time? Why was that time span used? What changes were made in that time period? Which changes were significant? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Explain in detail the Heart of Ahriman. What is the jewel? Why is it important? Does anything like the jewel exist? Did any such thing ever exist? What is its importance? How is it used in the story? Who ends up with the jewel? What do you think will happen to it next?

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