2. How long was the formation of coteries abandoned?
(a) Until the queen was killed.
(b) Until the heir to the throne was injured.
(c) Until Galen assigned his students into new ones.
(d) Until the King needed them to defend the keep.

3. Which character does Fitz ask if he knows Chade?
(a) Anvil.
(b) Lacey.
(c) Lady Patience.
(d) Fool.

4. What does Fitz realize has happened to him that caused his dizziness?
(a) He has eaten the wrong food.
(b) He has gotten an illness.
(c) He has been hit over the head.
(d) He has been poisoned.

5. What happens to Fitz after he touches Galen with his own Skill?
(a) Galen sends the boy to the king.
(b) Galen never returns again.
(c) Galen collapses and passes out.
(d) Galen beats him and almost strangles him.

6. Which of the following characters did not give a positive picture of Verity to his soon to be bride?
(a) Rurisk.
(b) Fitz.
(c) Kettricken.
(d) Regal.

7. What happens when Fitz touches his own Skill on Galen?
(a) He scares Galen.
(b) He sees a horrible truth.
(c) He finds out a secret.
(d) He kills Galen.

8. What is Regal's plan for Fitz?
(a) To come out the hero by killing Rurisk.
(b) To have him disowned.
(c) To be caught committing an act of treason.
(d) To make him look bad to Kettricken and Rurisk.

9. How long do the mountain people spend in mourning for Rurisk?
(a) One month.
(b) One day.
(c) One year.
(d) One week.

10. Which of the following characters has recently become ill?
(a) Fitz.
(b) Galen.
(c) Chade.
(d) Verity.

11. What does Lady Patience's maid suggest Fitz learn?
(a) How to court a woman.
(b) How to play an instrument.
(c) How to joust.
(d) How to mix chemicals.

12. Which of the following characters finds Fitz near Burrich's bed?
(a) Jonaui.
(b) Kettericken.
(c) Regal.
(d) Jhaambe.

13. Who does Fitz come across in the stables?
(a) Burrich.
(b) Nosy.
(c) Chade.
(d) Shrewd.

14. What does Kettricken announce that he was told Fitz is being trained in?
(a) Poisoning.
(b) Swordsman.
(c) Chamber help.
(d) Using the skill.

15. What does Burrich tell Fitz Galen once did to a young girl who had the Wit?
(a) Murdered her.
(b) Married her.
(c) Deported her.
(d) Raped her.