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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. Who tries to argue with Verna about her new rule about pregnancy, saying that men have uncontrollable urges?

2. What group did the women in the boat become part of after they followed the dark master?

3. What kind of creature is Richard's pet?

4. Who does Richard meet with that he presents with papers to surrender her people under Richard's control?

5. What does Verna realize when she returns to her office after visiting the undertaker?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lunetta gain control of the duchess?

2. Why is Richard forced to fight to protect the lands?

3. Why do the Sisters argue with Verna about her new rule regarding wizards and women in town?

4. Why does Richard feel alone after Gratch leaves?

5. Why do the Sisters of the Dark want Richard to die?

6. Why does Richard insist that the Mord-Sith stay with him and not let him be alone with the Duchess?

7. How did Richard become the next Lord Rahl?

8. Why do men on the boat leer at the Sisters of the Dark?

9. Why does Tobias let his sister live?

10. Why does Tobias kill the duke?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Magic and the supernatural play a significant role in the Blood of the Fold. Who has magical powers? What objects are associated with magic? How is magic wielded? Is magic a force for good? Why or why not? When is magic essential to the forward progression of events and when does magic curtail events? How does magic contribute to an atmosphere of fantasy in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Goodkind constantly brings up metaphors and imagery associated with strength. Give 3 examples of how strength is portrayed and characters who unexpectedly show great confidence.

Essay Topic 3

Goodkind uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples, making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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