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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Talia decide to dine at Court?
(a) Selenay has asked her to stay and eat.
(b) She likes the roast duck the cook is making.
(c) Selenay will probably formally announce Elspeth as heir.
(d) She wants to talk with the Seneschal.

2. About what does Kris agonize as he and Talia travel North?
(a) Whether Talia is manipulating him.
(b) If Dirk has fallen under Talia's manipulations.
(c) How his Holderkin is faring with the border incursions.
(d) If Talia might like him.

3. About what is Elspeth depressed?
(a) Her mother's constant criticism.
(b) Her ineptness with the sword.
(c) Her lack of accuracy with a bow.
(d) Not yet being chosen.

4. What is the Queen or King's own?
(a) A Herald chosen by a special Companion that never ages.
(b) A special talisman who helps the monarch choose Heralds.
(c) The designated heir to the throne.
(d) The second in line to the throne who is in charge of protecting the monarch.

5. What is one thing Talia does at court each day?
(a) Debate rules of protocol.
(b) Confer with the Seneschal.
(c) Teach Elspeth rules of succession.
(d) Confer with Lord Caris.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kris and Dirk's partnership work?

2. Why are Talia's concerns about Lord Orthallan vague?

3. What insures that there is always at least one person the Monarch can trust?

4. About what does Talia chide Kris?

5. Why hasn't Talia been out of the city much?

(see the answer key)

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