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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what do Sherrill and Keren tease Talia?
(a) Being in competition with her little sister for the men's attentions.
(b) Rolan receiving a new saddle in honor of Talia's promotion.
(c) Having Kris as her internship supervisor.
(d) Rolan have a mud bath that Talia has to curry out.

2. What does Alberich do when he beats Talia at fighting practice?
(a) Mocks her.
(b) Stabs her superficially.
(c) Yells at her rudely.
(d) Slaps her on the leg with the flat of his sword.

3. What insures that there is always at least one person the Monarch can trust?
(a) The magically talisman that guides the monarch to choose a Herald.
(b) A special ring that one person wears that changes colors if a lie is told.
(c) There is no way to be absolutely certain anyone is trustworthy.
(d) Having a special companion that never ages.

4. What is one of Talia's greatest accomplishments to date?
(a) Saving the Queen's life.
(b) Straightening out Elsbeth.
(c) Learning to read and write.
(d) Learning to ride a Companion.

5. What is one job of a Herald?
(a) Administrative overseer.
(b) Feeding and grooming the dogs.
(c) Feeding and grooming the wolves.
(d) Keeping the musical horns tuned.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom is Selenay working when Talia arrives at the palace?

2. What wars occurred long ago in Velgarth?

3. What does Talia face at the opening to this book?

4. What stops Talamir from carrying out his plan about Elspeth?

5. Why does Talia choose an apartment at the top of the tower?

(see the answer key)

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