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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Talia cheer up Elspeth?
(a) By giving Elspeth a new sword.
(b) By saying Elspeth can ride Rolan.
(c) By saying Elspeth can go on a week's journey with Talia.
(d) By giving Elspeth a new fletch of arrows.

2. Why is it important for a Herald to be present in the Northern Borders?
(a) Because so much natural magic is present in the area.
(b) Because there are non-human sentients in the area.
(c) Because the people feel isolated.
(d) There is no reason the Northern Borders need a Herald more than anyplace else.

3. Where does Dirk say many of the Heralds are going when they slip out of the palace during the festivities?
(a) To get a surprise for Elspeth.
(b) Their own private parties.
(c) To spend time with their companions.
(d) To patrol the palace grounds.

4. What does Selenay do after dinner?
(a) Formally announces Talia as the Queen's own.
(b) Announces Elspeth as heir.
(c) Asks for a counsel of war.
(d) Renounces Elspeth as heir.

5. What is one rumor about Talia and Elspeth?
(a) There are no rumors about them.
(b) That Elspeth has said she wants nothing to do with Talia.
(c) That Talia has encouraged Elspeth to abdicate.
(d) That Talia has used her talent to create an unnatural dependence in the Heir.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dirk have trouble sorting out?

2. What does Lord Orthallan want Kris to do?

3. What meanings does Kyril explain to Talia?

4. What does Alberich do when he beats Talia at fighting practice?

5. How does Queen Selenay end up in a bad marriage?

(see the answer key)

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