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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. Who is the outlaw chief?

2. Who is supposedly revolting in the west?

3. Conan orders the ship to sail to the port of _____.

4. Who had another theory about Tamaris?

5. A group of masked figures approaches which structure?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is Valerius' position at this time?

4. Who is Amalric? What are his intentions?

5. Why has Salome visited Tamaris?

6. What happens with the armies arrive?

7. What inhuman act does Salome institute?

8. Who are the Stygians?

9. What happens after Conan arrives in Stygia?

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

Write a short story or personal memoir that involves Conan in his future role as a king. How is Conan different this time? Will he still be a benevolent ruler? How will Conan interact with the other kingdoms? What will happen 10-20 years in the future?

Essay Topic 2

Explain Conan's relationship with Count Trocero. Why is Trocero willing to talk to Conan while Conan is considered to be a fugitive? What is the former relationship of the men? Has the relationship changed? What does Trocero offer to Conan? How might the men come together to combat the enemy?

Essay Topic 3

Xaltotun is resurrected from the dead using an incantation and the Heart of Ahriman. This is an act involving necromancy. Also, once Xaltotun is resurrected, he is a necromancer. Explain necromancy. Does it really exist? How is it possible? Why it is important to the story?

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