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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 is the speaker aging quickly?
2. Who was guarding Perenelle?
3. What had Josh seen three days earlier for the first time ever?
4. What happens to Excalibur?
5. What is the other name for Elder Mars Ultor?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where do Scatty and Joan end up and what is the problem?
2. What does Machiavelli think about on the flight to San Francisco?
3. What does Shakespeare say about John Dee?
4. How does Nicholas contact Perenelle?
5. Who lands on Alcatrz and whom do the newcomers first encounter?
6. What does Palamedes decide it is time to do? How do Palamedes and Nicholas aid Shakespeare?
7. Why is Nereus after Perenelle and how does Perenelle defeat Nereus?
8. How do Nicholas and the twins help Perenelle and why does she need assistance?
9. What does Shakespeare decide to do and what do the others say about this?
10. How does Sophie react to Gilgamesh's confusion and what is Gilgamesh's reaction?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Choose one of the following to discuss:
1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in The Sorceress. Are these universal symbols? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other symbols that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Scott chooses the symbols he does?
2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel. Are these universal metaphors? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other metaphors that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Scott chooses the metaphors she does?
3. Discuss Scott's use (or lack ) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, cliff hangers, deux ex machina, etc...), and how they add or detract from the story. Does Scott use too many or too few literary techniques? State which of the five major elements of fiction the literary device is related to (style, character, plot, setting, theme).
Essay Topic 2
Often, authors will write about "what they know," and sometimes knowing a little about the author makes the books more interesting. Discuss the following:
1. Research and give a brief biographical sketch of Michael Scott.
2. What in Scott's background may have helped him in writing The Sorceress? What may have influenced the way he depicts various characters and scenes?
3. Do you think there is always some of the author's own life in his/her novels? Why or why not? Give examples.
Essay Topic 3
Nicholas Flamel is in some ways a larger-than-life hero. Despite incredible odds, he usually comes out on top, in this book and in the others in the series. Discuss the following:
1. Does having a larger-than-life hero make that person less of a hero? In other words, which is more admirable--a hero who ultimately always "lands on his feet," or one who strives against impossible odds and doesn't succeed?
2. Does a character have to be successful in order to be a hero? Explain your answer.
3. Choose one other character besides Rand whom you might call a hero/heroine and explain why you chose that person.
4. Does every work of fiction need a hero? Explain your answer.
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