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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 did Shea think the Sword of Shannara was when he first saw it?

2. How does Keltset die?

3. What kind of creature is Orl Fane?

4. What does Flick do to free the Elf King?

5. Who awakes when Shea touches the Sword of Shannara?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Shea unable to get to Fane when they see him by the North Wall?

2. What happens when the trap door in Tyrsis is found?

3. Why is it so important that the Elf King is found and returned to his Kingdom?

4. What does Allanon do when he sees Shea coming out of the Mountain, and how does Shea respond to this?

5. What does Creel say to calm Shea's fears of never finding Fane and the Sword?

6. What does Shea feel when he touches the Sword, and why?

7. What is Hendel thinking about during the first day of battle?

8. Why did Palance place Balinor in prison when he arrived in Callahorn?

9. What does Shea find when he wakes after escaping the crumbling Mountain Pass?

10. What does Allanor ask Flick to do when he sees an army ready to attack Callahorn?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Diversity was a major theme in this play as many different life-styles and creatures were involved. How was this theme shown in this book, and why do you think the author felt it was so important?

Essay Topic 2

Power and Greed were two common themes in this book. Where did they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

Essay Topic 3

Honor was something that many of the main characters were striving for in this book. Who was most affected by this pursuit, and how did it change the course of the plot?

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