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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. Where is Regal when Burrich and Fitz find him?

2. Who summons Fitz the night before his lessons with Galen are to start?

3. What mark does Fitz have to show how he was saved?

4. What name does Lady Patience give to Fitz?

5. What happens when Fitz touches his own Skill on Galen?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Fitz learn through his errands for Lady Patience and who helps him with these errands?

2. What does Burrich tell Fitz about Galen?

3. What does Fitz realize Mistress Hasty at Buckkeep has changed about his clothes?

4. What is unique and special about Verity and Fitz's relationship?

5. What does the Fool caution about in regard to Patience?

6. What rule did Kettricken invoke and what does she tell Fitz?

7. What happens when Galen touches Fitz for the first time with the Skill?

8. What does Rurisk explain to Fitz about his sister and what has happened to Fitz?

9. What information does the Fool reveal about Patience and Fitz?

10. How do the days Fitz spends being instructed by Galen go?

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 two important things does Patience give to Fitz? Why does she give them to Fitz? How does Fitz react? Why do you feel that he reacts this way?

Essay Topic 3

How does FItz feel about his father? In what way does this affect his first crest? Why do you think Fitz's crest changes in the latter portion of the novel? Do you think it should have changed? Why or why not?

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