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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. Where does Conan find Thutothmes?

2. Who had another theory about Tamaris?

3. How many men does it take to capture Conan?

4. What color are the towers of Khemi?

5. What is the name of the second woman?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do people outside the prison learn that Tamaris is alive and in chains?

2. What happens to Salome after Tamaris is rescued?

3. What is Valerius' position at this time?

4. What happens regarding the spell cast by Xaltotun?

5. Discuss the announcement made by the deaf beggar.

6. Who are the Stygians?

7. What happens after Conan arrives in Stygia?

8. Why has Salome visited Tamaris?

9. What happens with the armies arrive?

10. Who is Salome?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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