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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. How does Regal treat Duke Brawndy?

2. In what condition is Burrich when he arrives at the palace?

3. How does the Fool threaten Fitz?

4. What does Kettricken do with Duke Brawndy?

5. Who supports Verity and Kettricken's decision in question #107?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Verity have Fitz do in the map room? What does Fitz discover there?

2. After Verity has been gone for a while what message does Regal receive? How does Regal respond to the message?

3. What happens the next time Fitz sees Molly after making a decision based on what Patience told him? Do you think it would be strange to know someone is watching through your eyes when with your girlfriend?

4. What does Duke Brawndy tell Fitz and how does he respond? How does Chade feel about Fitz's response?

5. What does Fitz finally figure out is the reason he has been feeling so weak? What does he do about it and what are the repercussions?

6. What happens when Fitz and Burrich go to Shrewd so he can skill and find out if Verity is alive?

7. How does Regal obtain more money for his use? What does this tell you about Regal's character?

8. What happens to Fitz as the result of being the go between for Verity and Shrewd to communicate?

9. What happens to Kettricken after the group returns from battle and what does Fitz find out about that?

10. Do the Red ship warriors seem to attack in the battle at Neatbay? What do some people call Fitz after the battle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following:

Trace and analyze the theme of power throughout ROYAL ASSASSIN.

Trace and analyze the theme of magic throughout ROYAL ASSASSIN.

Trace and analyze the theme of evil throughout ROYAL ASSASSIN.

Essay Topic 2

Fitz stops by Patience's room and Patience tells him that there is a very bitter herb that Molly has been taking that prevents pregnancy but can cause other problems. Fitz decides it will be better if he lets her move on with her life. The next time Fitz sees Molly he is unable to resist her and they sleep together again.

1. People often believe it is the woman's responsibility to practice birth control. Explain your opinion in detail.

2. Fitz appears concerned about the herb Molly is taking when Patience tells him yet when he sees her to break it off he sleeps with her instead. How does this behavior affect your opinion of Fitz's character?

3. Do you think it was wrong of Patience to tell Fitz about Molly since Molly had not told him? Explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 3

When Fitz returns to his room the Fool is still waiting. He tells Fitz where he comes from and then tells him that the reason he came to the kingdom is because of Fitz. The Fool knows the future and tells Fitz the Forged ones and those that create them will cover the land if Fitz' family falls. Fitz's family name is Farseer and the Fool tells Fitz the name was chosen for them because of Fitz. Fitz demands that the Fool leave and that he doesn't want to hear anymore.

1. Why do you the Fool acts the way he does if he is a prophet and can see the future? Use examples from the book and your own reasoning to support your opinion.

2. Why do you think Fitz doesn't want to hear about what the Fool sees as his role in history? Use examples from the book and your own reasoning to support your opinion.

3. In view of the fact that Fitz is basically a teenager at this time do you think his reaction to what the Fool said would be different if he was ten years older? Why or why not?

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