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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 Chade accuse Fitz of assuming about him?

2. What does Fitz assist Burrich with?

3. How does Burrich feel when he finds out about Fitz's behavior?

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

5. How does Fitz describe the character of Molly?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. When others want Fitz killed, who stands up for him and why?

3. What challenge does Chade present to Fitz after he completes his first task?

4. When Fitz has time to explore the town of Buckkeep further what happens?

5. What do the lessons that Chade teaches Fitz help Fitz to learn?

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

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

8. What does Fitz mull over that Burrich suggests and what decision does Fitz come to about this issue?

9. On the day before Fitz's tenth birthday, who sees Fitz and who does this person counsel to make something out of Fitz before it is too late?

10. What does the King suggest can happen to Fitz?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the opening chapter of the novel, Fitz refers to himself as a catalyst for many things to follow. What is a catalyst and how would this relate to a person's life story? After reading the novel, do you agree with Fitz? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

What actions did King Shrewd take throughout the novel that you feel were examples of his poor leadership? What actions did he take that you feel are examples of his good leadership? Overall, how would you rank King Shrewd's leadership ability and why do you feel that way?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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