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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. Who does Richard say that the people have to surrender to at the Confessor's Palace?

2. Who does Tobias find skinned alive where the prisoners were supposed to be held in his camp?

3. What is the town that Richard is walking in, where he buys honey cakes?

4. Who begins to attack Richard in the General's room?

5. What comes out of the woods to attack Richard and his pet?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Richard say must be done for freedom at the Confessor's Palace?

2. Why did Tobias insist on getting a coin from Richard?

3. What horror awaits Tobias when he enters the area where the old woman and her granddaughter were imprisoned?

4. Why does Tobias let his sister live?

5. How is Galtero's evil ways revealed in Chapter 19?

6. Why does Gratch watch the woods while sitting with Richard on the steps?

7. Why does Tobias slap the face of the dead hunter?

8. Why are none of the Sisters able to get close to the prelate ring?

9. What does Simona confess to Verna about her dreams?

10. How is the housekeeper described in Chapter 21?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Goodkind uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the book, then cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the Duchess. What is her role in the story? What was Goodkind trying to accomplish by creating the Duchess' character in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

The reader learns that Richard is destined to fix the devastation that has befallen the lands in the Blood of the Fold and help the people that belong there. It would appear that Richard has little choice in his life it is completely guided by destiny or fate.

1. Do you think Richardʼs life is controlled by destiny? Do you think everyoneʼs life is controlled by destiny? Why or why not?

2. Discuss whether destiny and free will can both exist in a world. Use examples to illustrate your arguments.

3. If fate or destiny was stronger than individual choice discuss why would anyone work towards a goal. Use examples to illustrate your arguments.

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