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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What stops Talamir from carrying out his plan about Elspeth?
(a) Elsbeth abdicates her place in line for the throne.
(b) He is caught by the Queen's own.
(c) The Queen vetoes the plan.
(d) He is murdered.

2. Why is Talia having difficulty staying calm?
(a) She feels she is being watched.
(b) She is so energized by the activities.
(c) She feels that Kris hates her.
(d) She thinks they will never get away from the Waystation.

3. What does Kris suggest they do to alert anyone passing by on the road?
(a) Plow their way from the road to the waystation.
(b) Nothing since they don't want to alert brigands.
(c) Place signals.
(d) He camp out by the road.

4. What does Talia defend to the couriers?
(a) Her punishment to the trader.
(b) Her decision to ride ahead of Kris to get to the town.
(c) The use of her gift on the stepfather.
(d) The use of her gift to make a young child feel less sad.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one job of a Herald?

2. What does Kris realize about Talia's shields?

3. Why does Talia awaken uneasy and ill-rested the second morning after being at the village?

4. What does Talia think Lord Orthallen fears in regards to Talia?

5. Why are Kris and Talia commanded to leave the village that is full of ill people?

(see the answer key)

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