Student Study Guide for

Warrior of the Son

By Samuel Schiller

Copyright 2007 by Samuel Schiller

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Warrior of the Son is a Christian Fantasy adventure in the tradition of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien. It is perfect for young adult readers from grades 7 through 10, though it is appropriate for older readers as well.

This Study Guide provides the following exercises for students:

Vocabulary: Significant words of varying complexities and usage are included in the Vocabulary section of each chapter. This allows students to study the words in manageable blocks as they complete the reading.

Word Studies: Word Studies from each chapter go beyond simple definition and usage to cover historical perspectives and give the student a broader context of terms and how they apply to actual historical periods. Although Warrior of the Son is a work of fantasy, much of its fictional world is based upon models from real life. Word Studies provide a deeper understanding, not only of the relationships within the story, but of history as well.

Relationships: Throughout the text, discussion of relationships between characters, their approach to the social, political, and religious influences surrounding them, their motivations, goals and desires, are provided by way of simple questions. 

Biblical Principles: In each chapter, a Scriptural focus is assigned for study and discussion.

Literature and Writing skills: Student essays provide the opportunity to explore the overall message of the book and allow students to share their views.

Chapter I 

The Mud Troll

Vocabulary

Provide a definition for each of the following words:

Word          Page                     Definition

sluggish          1 ______________________________________  

gaunt           1 ______________________________________

dingy           2 ______________________________________

laird            2 ______________________________________

adolescence      3 ______________________________________

barrage         3 ______________________________________

tedium          5 ______________________________________

insincere        5 ______________________________________

ruinous         14 ______________________________________

fief            19 ______________________________________

plague         26 ______________________________________