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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 does Salome summon into the temple?

2. Who may be able to convince Conan to save the city?

3. From which location does Conan depart for war?

4. ____ horsemen save Conan.

5. What is the name of the second woman?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Tamaris? What strange incident occurs in her chamber?

2. How does Salome besmirch Tamaris' reputation?

3. What happens to Conan after he is dragged off by a hundred men?

4. Astreas writes to Alcemides to explain the current state of the kingdom. What does Astreas say?

5. What does Conan see in the Hall of the Dead?

6. What happens with the armies arrive?

7. What is Constantius' plan for war? How will the plan benefit Tamaris?

8. What happens after Conan arrives in Stygia?

9. Who is Olgerd? Explain the scene between Conan and Olgerd.

10. Who is Valerius? What is his opinion of what has happened to Tamaris?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the Cimmerians and the Nemedians. Include religious beliefs and principles, geography, culture, political power, and wealth.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast at least three rulers, such as Conan, Valerius, Tamaris, Salome, Trocero, etc., that are prominently featured in the story.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the relationship between Conan and Zenobia. Why does Zenobia help Conan? Why does Zenobia refuse to go with Conan when he leaves the palace? Will the pair ever meet again? What is the agenda of each?

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