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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 does Burrich decide to teach Fitz?

2. What does King Shrewd make Fitz promise him?

3. Why does Burrich rebuke Fitz after they enter the stables?

4. Who attacks Fitz on the way back from the cabin?

5. Where is Kettricken when Fitz returns to the palace in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Fitz do about the Forged ones and what occurs in his first encounter with them?

2. Who trains Fitz as an assassin, who knows this and to whom is Fitz sworn in service?

3. What does Fitz find out when he returns from his mission for the king and how does he feel about it? Given Regal's attitude towards her what do you think of her going riding with him?

4. What does the cook tell Fitz about the death of the Forged ones that Fitz encountered? Why do you think this would concern Fitz?

5. What does Fitz find out about Kettricken and how does he find it out? Do you think this is important?

6. What is Fitz refusing to do with Nighteyes and why? What does this about him as a person in your opinion?

7. What paralyzes the crew of the Rurisk and how does Fitz handle the problem? Do you think this is an incidence of foreshadowing?

8. What does the Fool ask of Fitz in Chapter 14 and what is Fitz's response?

9. What does Kettricken tell Fitz about her life in Chapter 5 and what does he say? How does she respond?

10. How does Nighteyes save Fitz's life? Do you think this should change his mind about bonding?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fitz has hidden things from Molly in his past; he hides things from Burrich regarding the wolf pup, and he doesn't tell King Shrewd or Verity what is going on.

1. Why do you think Fitz keeps so many secrets? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Fitz is in love with Molly yet has lied to her many times about who he is. Discuss how lies like this can affect a relationship between two people.

3. Do you think given Burrich's attitude towards the Wit Fitz is wise to keep the wolf pup a secret? Why or why not? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

One of the common elements of fantasy is the presence of some sort of magic. Discuss the following:

1. What sort of cultural problems do you think the United States would have if it were suddenly discovered that 1% of its population possessed magical abilities similar to the Wit or the Skill?

3. Would you want to part of the 1% of the population that possesses magical abilities? Why or why not?

4. Do you think most people would use their magical abilities for good or evil? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

The Fool has now talked of prophecy and a small piece of Fitz's role in such prophecy. Discuss one of the following:

Trace and analyze the occurrences of prophesy in LORD OF CHAOS.

1. Many fantasy novels include some "prophesy" in their storyline. Why do you think this is?

2. Do you think Fitz knowing about the prophesies about him will help him? How could it hinder him?

3. Trace and analyze the occurrences of prophesy in ROYAL ASSASSIN.

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