The events of the novel "Trickster's Choice" by Tamora Pierce both run in conjunction with fate and freewill. Are characters, such as Aly, bound to fate as orchestrated by the gods, or are those characters free to shape events around them? Or, do the characters experience a mix of freewill and fate? Provide evidence to support your claim.

Discuss the theme of friendship in Tamora Pierce's novel "Trickster's Choice". How does friendship appear in the novel? Who are friends and in what ways? Why are these forms of friendship important? What impact do these friendships have?

Why does Duke Menquen not want to make the claim to the throne of the Cooper Isles? Is the decision political, personal, or a mixture of both? Explain, and provide evidence to support your claim.

Discuss the theme of family in the novel "Trickster's Choice" by Tamora Pierce...