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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the King want Fitz molded into a diplomat?

2. What is the name of the strange man who Fitz goes with?

3. Who does Fitz think is behind Chivalry's death?

4. Which of the following characters does Regal tell the king will disapprove of the King's plans for Fitz?

5. Which of the following characters abdicates his thrown?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which character shows a mild affection toward Fitz and which characters does he try to avoid?

2. What does Chade speak about wistfully and what realization does this allow Fitz to realize about Chade?

3. What happened in the town that paid the ransom to the attackers?

4. What does Fitz learn about Chivalry that surprises him?

5. Who takes charge of Fitz after he is dropped off and where does Fitz go to live?

6. Who cautions Fitz and what is the caution in relation to?

7. What is the emblem on Fitz's new clothes and what does Burrich tell him that it means?

8. How does Lady Grace react to Fitz's request and how does it make her feel?

9. Who does Fitz learn caused Burrich to be left behind and why is this the case?

10. What does Fitz do after he is heckled, with whom does he go and where do they take refuge?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What special abilities does Fitz possess? Do you think these gifts are real or fictional? How do these gifts affect Fitz in his life? How do they affect other characters?

Essay Topic 2

What information does Fitz learn throughout his journey? Is the information harmful or beneficial? Why do you believe this way? Would Fitz agree with you? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay agreeing or disagreeing with the following statement: FItz is a better negotiator than he is a killer. Be sure to include specific information from the text to support your essay.

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