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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 did the skillmasters used to be formed into?

2. What message does Rurisk ask Fitz to deliver to King Shrewd?

3. How does Regal plan on killing Fitz?

4. Who tries to help Fitz come up with a plan to thwart Regal's plans?

5. What did the mountain people send to King Shrewd?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens to Kettricken, Regal and Burrich?

3. What happens when Fitz uses his skill to contact Verity?

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

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

6. How does Galen appear when Fitz sees him for the first time after his encounter with Burrich?

7. What events happen in Fitz's dream?

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

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

10. What does August tell him after Fitz has asked him to use the skill to contact Shrewd?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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