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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 Burrich keep Fitz from doing?

2. Why was Kettle exiled from her home?

3. What type of symbol does Lady Patience use?

4. Who nurses Fitz after he is wounded?

5. Why is Fitz having problems with his writing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Forged Ones, their character and what attracts them?

2. In Chapter 25, what does the group realize about Fitz and what do they do about it?

3. Who has Nighteyes adopted into his and Fitz's pack? What does he do because of that?

4. What does Fitz feel he is half of and how is Burrich dealing with Fitz's feelings?

5. Who does Fitz see in a cage and why are they there?

6. What is Fitz's task in the caravan across the mountains, who joins him and how is he able to join him?

7. What happens to Fitz and Nighteyes as the caravan begins to cross the river?

8. In Chapter 15, what does the narrator tell of Kettricken and her search for her husband?

9. What did the others expect Fitz to do and how did he feel about it?

10. How is Fitz feeling as he walks to Tradeford and what does he find out there about Regal's residence?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Verity is angry but saves Fitz, and Fitz realizes it has cost Verity dearly to make this effort on his behalf. Fitz is dedicated to Verity, and knowing of his daughter's existence makes him think of a future, instead of just killing Regal and dying himself.

1. Verity obviously has several different motives for saving Fitz. Two of which might be love and the other that he needs him. Discuss his different motives and how they conflict, such as, does one use someone that one loves? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Fitz is dedicated to Verity. There are a number of reasons this is true. He most likely loves him as a father figure, he respects him, he has sworn an oath to the crown, etc. Discuss in detail the various reasons why Fitz is dedicated to Verity and how some of the reasons might conflict with Fitz being able to live his life as his own. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

3. Why do you think knowing he has a daughter has changed Fitz's entire perspective on life? How do you think that will change his behavior? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Fitz was killed and buried and was revived by Burrich and Chade. To bring Fitz back to life, he was trusted to a wolf who had been bound to him. Fitz is thinking of his past, and he wonders if he should thank these men for bringing him back.

1. Discuss in detail the types of emotional impact being dead and buried would have on a person who is then revived. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Fitz's soul supposedly entered a wolf while he was buried. Discuss what you think being a wolf would do for Fitz's human mind. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

3. Using examples from the book discuss reasons why Fitz might not thank the men who brought him back from the dead.

Essay Topic 3

Verity and Kettle sleep, and Fitz moves towards the dragon. Verity meets him there, and decides he must sacrifice Fitz as well as himself in order to save the Six Duchies and bring the dragon to life. Fitz gives his life to Verity to give to the dragon.

1. Compare Fitz's reaction and willingness to the girl on the dragon. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Do you think it is fair for Verity to ask yet another sacrifice of Fitz in order to save a land that hates him and believes him dead? Why or why not?

3. In some religions, laying down one's life for another, for a friend or for a cause is the greatest deed a person can do. Discuss what you believe about this value.

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