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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Four.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What particular lack of knowledge on Talia's part appalls Elcarth?
(a) Knowledge about Heralds and Companions.
(b) Knowledge of the world's geography.
(c) Knowledge about the country's history.
(d) Knowledge of the Queen's lineage.

2. What does Elcarth notice about Talia?
(a) Her shyness.
(b) Her vivacity.
(c) Her curiosity.
(d) Her lack of social manners.

3. Who is Talamir?
(a) The Queen's uncle.
(b) Sherrill's brother.
(c) Sherrill's lover.
(d) The last Queen's own who has died recently.

4. What awes Talia?
(a) The grandness of the castle.
(b) That she is given a room in the castle.
(c) That she is not punished.
(d) The way everyone talks to the white horses as if they could understand them.

5. Under what circumstances does Talia usually come to the attention of the community?
(a) When a first son needs lessons in archery.
(b) When someone needs a letter written.
(c) When a first son needs lessons in swordplay.
(d) When she has done something wrong.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are girls taught where Talia grows up?

2. What does the Herald explain to Talia?

3. What does the guard call the white horse?

4. What does the young girl who enters Talia's room claim?

5. How does the last Queen's own die?

(see the answer key)

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