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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 Golden feel about Tom?

2. What does Tom say Dutiful must separate?

3. What does Lady Vance say the prince must do if she wins a bet with him?

4. How does Thick feel about Tom when they first meet?

5. What does Tom see on the Narcheska's back?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Tom able to go to his cottage to retrieve his belongings and what does he find when he arrives there?

2. Who goes riding with the prince and Lady Vance and what does Peottre announce?

3. Why does Chade tell Tom Thick must be taught the Skill and what does Tom request of the Queen about Nettle?

4. Who is Thick, what is his ability and what does Chade want Tom to do about Thick?

5. How does Tom speak with his daughter in Chapter III?

6. What happens when Tom meets with the Queen in Chapter IV?

7. What does Dutiful ask Tom about Golden and what is Tom's response?

8. Why is Tom sad at the beginning of the book, and what does Lord Golden say about Tom's sadness?

9. What occurs shortly before the Outislanders leave Buckkeep?

10. Why has Bingtown sent ambassadors to Buckkeep?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of "The Golden Fool", identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in "The Golden Fool". (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think The Golden Fool is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

Essay Topic 3

"The Golden Fool" is one book in a series of novels involving the Farseers. Discuss the following.

1. What are a couple advantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.

2. What are a couple disadvantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.

3. Do you prefer to read a standalone book, or a series of books with the same main characters? Explain your response.

4. Do you think it is easier or more difficult (or about the same) to write a standalone book versus one in a series? Explain your answer.

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