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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 is Harry going to be doing according to Corlath?

2. What happens when Harry and the others arrive at the gate?

3. What does Harry notice as she walks up to Corlath?

4. What does Harry begin to understand?

5. Who are the legendary archers of Damar?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jack tell Harry about where they should go, what does Harry see when she is sleeping and what does she see in the fire when she wakes up?

2. How does Harry feel about the city, what does the city look like, how do the people respond to her and where does Mathin leave her?

3. Who joins the group at a lunch stop and what does she tell Harry?

4. What does Harry do to defeat the Northern army?

5. Where are Harry, Senay, and Terim going at the beginning of Chapter 13, why are they going there and what is Harry carrying?

6. What does Harry find when she follows a small stream away from the hall of Luthe and what does she learn there?

7. Where does Corlath take Harry to stay near the palace and what does he say about the place?

8. What does Corlath say to Harry when she returns to his camp and what is her response?

9. What does Harry do about the wounded in Corlath's camp?

10. What does Kentarre say to Harry when Harry is getting ready to join Corlath and what does the rest of the group do about Harry leaving?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Oftentimes, a book has more of a character-driven plot rather than action driven, and oftentimes the other way. Some books seem to balance the two. Discuss the following:

1. What do you think it means to say that a plot is character driven? Action driven?

2. How do you think a plot differs if it is character driven versus action driven?

3. Which type of plot do you find more interesting? Why?

4. Do you think it is possible to have a plot where action and character development share equal time? Why or why not.

5. What type of plot do you think "The Blue Sword" is? Explain your response.

Essay Topic 2

Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:

1. Compare/contrast the characters of Corlath and Sir Charles. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.

2. Compare/contrast the characters of Harry and Amelia. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?

3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in "The Blue Sword" help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss "The Blue Sword" based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and then judge if "The Blue Sword" is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider "The Blue Sword" a successful novel? What about young teens?

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