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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. In Chapter 12, what is the name of the messenger's horse?

2. Once Aerin is able to mount Talat, how many days does it take to come to the crossroads where they had parted with their guide to face the dragon?

3. What have carrion beasts taken from Maur's dead body?

4. When does Aerin plan to leave Luthe?

5. What does the surka turn into when Aerin touches it?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Aerin finally mount Talat at the end of Chapter 13?

2. What does Luthe tell Aerin about the Gift?

3. Who is Agsded?

4. Describe the sword Luthe gives Aerin.

5. What does Aerin feel as she stares at Maur's dead body?

6. Why were many children injured during the battle with the Northerners?

7. What does Aerin do with the red stone from Maur when she gets to the top of the tower?

8. How does Aerin prepare prepare Talat when she gets ready to leave Luthe?

9. Who comes to meet Aerin as she and Talat struggle to get back to the City?

10. How does Aerin find her saddlebags?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapters 1-2, Aerin is sulking. Discuss why Aerin is sulking and what helps her quit feeling sorry for herself.

Essay Topic 2

A rumor surfaces that Tor is in love with the king's daughter and that the witch's daughter will entrap the next king of Damar as had her mother. Discuss the opinions that the people of Damar had about Aerin and how those opinions changed.

Essay Topic 3

After the battle, Aerin realizes what the dream was that had led her on to fight Agsded. Discuss the purposes that did and did not inspire Aerin to fight Agsded.

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