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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Talia try to project to Elspeth?
(a) Peaceful feelings.
(b) A feeling of nobility.
(c) A feeling of deliberateness.
(d) A feeling of competence.

3. About what does Kris ask Talia?
(a) About what she wants in her life.
(b) Whether she loves Dirk.
(c) When she is Chosen.
(d) Her gift.

4. How does Queen Selenay end up in a bad marriage?
(a) The marriage was wonderful; it was just too short.
(b) By running away and eloping with a disreputable noble.
(c) By heeding the advice of the Queen's own.
(d) Because the oracle was tainted that send her word of who she should marry.

5. What happens after the formal investiture is complete?
(a) The bells in the city ring.
(b) Their is a magical show.
(c) The nobles hand out presents to the commoners.
(d) The bards start playing dance music.

6. What is a Herald?
(a) The human assigned to cull the wolf cubs for companions.
(b) A musically talented female who is in charge of announcing royalty.
(c) A human that bonds with a companion.
(d) A musically talented male who is in charge of announcing royalty.

7. Where do Kris and Dirk take Talia?
(a) To the tailor's.
(b) To order supplies.
(c) To sword practice.
(d) To confer with the Council.

8. Why isn't Talia expected for duty the next morning?
(a) She is spending the night on watch.
(b) No one will be rising early.
(c) She is spending the night studying.
(d) She is to prepare for leaving.

9. How does Elspeth spar?
(a) Gracefully.
(b) Clumsily.
(c) With vigor.
(d) Apathetically.

10. What does Talia see when she wakes and looks out the window?
(a) Kris in a fight with Dirk.
(b) Elspeth heading for the grove.
(c) Elspeth heading for the palace.
(d) Skif shimming up the bell tower.

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

12. Where does Keren take Talia?
(a) To say goodbye to Alberich.
(b) To a surprise, going-away party.
(c) To sign the code of honor book.
(d) To say goodbye to Elspeth.

13. Why hasn't Talia been out of the city much?
(a) The Queen has needed her in the city.
(b) Elspeth has needed constant supervision.
(c) Her parents disowned her when she is Chosen.
(d) She does not like to travel.

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

15. What are Companions?
(a) Specially trained wolves that bond with humans.
(b) Specially trained dogs that bond with humans.
(c) Horse-like creatures.
(d) A variety of animal species that bond with humans.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Talia find Kris?

2. Who does Kris consult about Talia?

3. About what does Dirk tease Talia?

4. What troubles Kris about his Companion?

5. How is Elspeth feeling these days?

(see the answer keys)

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