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

2. What does Chade accuse Fitz of assuming about him?

3. As Chade talks about his views on Fitz leaving Buckkeep, how does Fitz see his future?

4. What art is Fitz told he will be learning?

5. Where does the King invite Fitz?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Fitz beseech Lady Grace to counsel her husband about?

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

4. What happens when Fitz's presence is noticed in the town of Buckkeep?

5. Who, where and why is Fitz dropped off?

6. How does Fitz feel about his new living arrangements?

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

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

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

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

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

At what point in the novel does Fitz become angry with King Shrewd? Is his anger justified? How would you feel had you been in in Fitz's place?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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