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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. How does Regal describe Chivalry?

2. What awakens Fitz one night?

3. What does Chade tell Fitz is his profession?

4. What does Chade tell Fitz must happen in regard to their meetings?

5. Which of the following characters does Fitz meet when he arrives?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What fear does Chade have for Fitz and why does he feel this way?

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

5. How does Fitz feel about Chade's challenge and what is Fitz's response?

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

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

8. How does Chade feel about Patience's arrival at the keep and what does he share with FItz about Patience?

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

10. What does Fitz learn to do as he tries to survive in the town of Buckkeep?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways is Fitz able to sense the inhuman-like qualities in the returned hostages? At what level do these returned hostages function? How does Fitz communicate with them? Is this skill beneficial or harmful? Why?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

How does Fitz's skill with animals help him throughout the novel? In what ways does this skill hurt him throughout the novel? Which character is most concerned about this particular skill of Fitz's and why?

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