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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. Which of the following creatures has NOT evolved much over the last 1,000 years?

2. Who does Menion say will be the best protection for Shea?

3. What is heard near the pass of Jade?

4. What kind of creature was Jerle?

5. How many people was Allanon told by the lake entity would not make it to Paranon?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Shea say when he hears the history of the Sword of Shannara, and how does Allanon respond to this?

2. What does Balinor say when he arrives at the inn?

3. What does Shea remember about his childhood?

4. What happens when the group enters the Dragon's Crease?

5. How does Shea respond when he hears the bad new Allanor brings, and how does Allanon feel about this?

6. What does Flick make to protect the travelers in the heavy mist in the Black Oaks?

7. What does Shea notice as they trudge along after defeating the Marsh Wraith?

8. What are the Skull Bearers?

9. What does Menion realize about himself as he is about to shoot a gnome, and what does this cause him to do?

10. Why does Flick not like Menion Leah?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What were some of the main dangers in the Hall of the Kings, how were the characters able to avoid them, and what did they all symbolize?

Essay Topic 2

Flick endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 3

What were some of the forms of foreshadowing used in this book, and how did those moments affect the course of the plot?

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