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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 was the druids greatest ally?

2. What had the Druid told Amberle to do?

3. How much Elf was Wil?

4. What was the name of the visitor that insisted upon seeing the Elven King privately?

5. Why weren't Wil and Allanon invited in?

Short Essay Questions

1. What had happened to the Reaper?

2. Why was the death of the Ellcrys so worrisome?

3. What was the reason for the block when Wil attempted to use the stones?

4. What sensation does Wil get within his dreams that makes him uncomfortable?

5. What was the biggest problem following the death of the Chosen?

6. What conclusion did Amberle and Wil both share following the demon trap at Drey Wood?

7. What situations were wrong when Ander went to see the Chosen in the morning?

8. What offended Wil regarding Amberle?

9. What promise did Wil solicit from the young elven boy?

10. Why can't Allanon be the one to guide the elven girl, Amberle, to Safehold and the Bloodfire?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the Ellcrys' sentience. How do you think humanity would react if we found a sentient plant form? Do you think human nature would change? Why or why not? What would people be likely to do if they encountered a sentient being like the Ellcrys? What leads you to this conclusion?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Hebel's life in the wilderness. Why did he like being there? Do you think he would be happy in a city like Arborlon? Why or why not? What information leads you to believe this?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast this book to another epic fantasy. In what ways are they similar? In what ways are they different? Do you think similarities were intentional? Why or why not?

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