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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. Why can't the travelers touch the water of the lake?

2. What is Troy's army doing at the opening to Chapter 19?

3. What is Covenant's initial response to Amok's stipulation?

4. Who is Caerroil Wildwood?

5. To what must Covenant agree in order for Amok to take them to the Seventh Lore of Kevin's?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Troy rendered unconscious?

2. What happens to one of the Ranyhyn and what does Elena do?

3. Why does Troy wonder if he will ever sleep again?

4. What is Covenant thinking about concerning the land as they are traveling?

5. What is Caerroil Wildwood's agreement with Troy and who objects?

6. What is Troy's strategy for his army at the opening of Chapter 19?

7. What does Troy do when he notices a shimmering during the Council meeting in Loresraat?

8. Where is Troy marching his men and what does he try to convince them to believe?

9. What does Covenant debate asking Elena and what is her answer when he finally asks her?

10. Why does Troy think it is night when he wakes from unconsciousness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as The Illearth War help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading The Illearth War? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in The Illearth War to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 2

1. What is foreshadow? How many incidences of foreshadow are in The Illearth War? How does foreshadow contribute to a book's suspense?

2. Discuss an example of foreshadow in The Illearth War including why you believe it is foreshadow. Include examples from the book and your own life to illustrate your answer.

3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from The Illearth War and your own live to support your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

The Illearth War is one book in a series of novels involving Thomas Covenant. Discuss the following.

1. What are two advantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Illustrate your statements with details from the text.

2. What is a disadvantage of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Illustrate your statements with details from the text.

3. Do you prefer to read a standalone book, or a series of books with the same main characters? Explain your response.

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