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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. What does Fitz do to mourn the loss of his friendship with Chade?

2. What season is it during Chapter 7?

3. Where does the King invite Fitz?

4. What would being a scribe allow Fitz to do?

5. How would Fitz describes the tasks he must complete for the mysterious Lady Thyme?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens to the towns as a result of the lack of a royal decree?

3. What is one of the first tasks Fitz is asked to complete and how does he do with this task?

4. How does Fitz spend his mornings now that he is acknowledged by the King?

5. What did Chivalry's abdication cost Chivalry and how did it affect Fitz's life?

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

7. What does Fitz spend a lot of his time doing and how is he treated?

8. What information does Fitz learn about Kelvar as he spies on him?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the beginning of the novel ,Shrewd believes and gives FItz a chance. In what way did this decision change Fitz's life. After reading the novel, do you believe this was a wise decision? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Fitz need to be more aware of his surroundings than he had been previously? Do you believe you are as aware of your surroundings as Fitz is? In what ways are you and Fitz the same and in what ways are you different in regards to your levels of awareness of your surroundings?

Essay Topic 3

How does Fitz handle having to make the decisions as to whether or not a man deserves to be killed? How would you handle the same situation? Explain why you feel the way you do in depth using examples from the story and personal experience.

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