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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. It is said that the ___________ of a sorceress is a ____________ of all sorceresses.

2. What did the sorceress make Abby promise that she would do, even though Abby didn't really want to do so?

3. The men decide that the D'Haran have earned their _________ and that Wizard Zorander's plan must be the one they choose.

4. What did the sorceress do as the people begin to walk down the hall to the place where they might ask their questions?

5. The Mother Confessor says that __________ convince supplicants that they are true bones in order to get wishes granted.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is different about the Grace symbol that the First Wizard draws on the ground in front of the others?

2. What is the warning the sorceress gives to Abby and to the nobleman before they enter the room with the First Wizard?

3. Why do the other people in the room suddenly become silent when they are in the room with the First Wizard?

4. What is the reason the First Wizard gives to Abby as an explanation as to why he can not help her on her quest?

5. How will the people be seen when they enter into the keep, according to the woman who greets them?

6. Why doesn't Abby simply go home instead of waiting for hours to see the wizard as she is doing so at the start of the story?

7. What is the explanation of the bone that Abby carries with her, the one that she uses to try to encourage the help of the First Wizard?

8. Why is Abby standing at the wall of the Keep in the beginning of the story?

9. How does Abby show the sorceress that her mother was a sorceress as well when she is admitted to see the Wizards?

10. Why doesn't the old woman begin to say something to the nobleman about his rudeness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Though Abby is not magical, she is sensitive to magic because of her mother's bracelet.

Part 1: Do you think that you need to have the gift of magic in order to be magical?

Part 2: Why do you think Abby is still sensitive to magic even though she does not have the gift?

Part 3: Would you want to have the gift of magic in your life?

Essay Topic 2

The Mord-Sith is an evil creature, thriving on torture and cannot be killed by magic.

Part 1: Why do you think the Mord-Sith are on the side of those who wish to kill people?

Part 2: Do you think the Mord-Sith can be tricked in any way

Part 3: How do you think you would act if you encountered a Mord-Sith?

Essay Topic 3

Zedd tricks everyone and those who were thought to be dead are actually alive and well.

Part 1: Why do you think Zedd didn't tell many people of his plan in the first place?

Part 2: Do you think that Zedd would ever have allowed the ones he promised to help die?

Part 3: What kind of person would you describe Zedd as?

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