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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 part of the dead person that was skinned alive does Tobias slap in anger?

2. Where is Richard sitting with his pet in Chapter 2?

3. Who do Tobias, Lunetta and Galtero take hostage?

4. Which creatures are allied against Richard and his quest?

5. What part of the person is partially eaten that was skinned alive where the prisoners were supposed to be held in Tobias' camp?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the fear that Warren instills in Verna about her role?

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

3. Why is Richard forced to fight to protect the lands?

4. What is the significance of the journey book that Verna finds?

5. Why does Tobias kill the duke?

6. How does Verna learn that someone was snooping in her office?

7. What control does Jagang have over the Sisters of the Dark?

8. Why does Richard insist that the Mord-Sith stay with him and not let him be alone with the Duchess?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Keeper appears as a Satan-like figure that reigns over hell. Discuss the use of the Keeper in the book. Does Goodkind's portrayal of the Keepermatch your own concept or the concept taught through religion and myth? What kind of powers does the Keeper have? What is your concept of hell in a religious or mythical context?

Essay Topic 2

Compare "Blood of the Fold" with another of Goodkind's books in his fantasy series. Which is, in your opinion, better? Explain. What future scenarios might you want to see in upcoming books? Which characters would you like to see portrayed? Why?

Essay Topic 3

There are many references to the dead or undead throughout the book. Why do you think that is the case? Do you think it has to do with the nature of the characters, the story, or as a vehicle to introduce and understand the concept of the afterlife? Do you think the use of the undead is effective? How do living characters interact with those that have died?

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