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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 goes and rapes the wife while the hostage husband is killed?

2. Who will sneak out of the camp in order to hunt the Mother Confessor without the D'Harans realizing that they have gone?

3. What is on a pedestal surrounded by a powerful spell inside the Palace of Prophets?

4. What kind of creature is Richard's pet?

5. Who tells Richard that he had bad dreams before Richard came, but now cannot remember the dreams?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Tobias let his sister live?

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

3. Why does Richard feel alone after Gratch leaves?

4. How did Richard become the next Lord Rahl?

5. Why does Tobias kill the duke?

6. Why is Richard confused about his interactions with the Duchess?

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

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

9. Why does Warren think Annalisa made Verna the next prelate?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Richard and Verna are two of the most active and influential characters, whose choices affect all the other characters in the novel.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist, and how do they interact? What is similar about them, and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Richard had a direct influence upon? What are some events that Verna had a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger, and why?

Essay Topic 2

Power plays a significant role in the book. Goodkind refers to the power games of the Sisters of the Dark versus the Sisters of the Light. Discuss the use of politics in the novel. How does politics influence the actions of the main characters of Richard, Zedd, Kahlan, Verna, Jagang, and others? Also, examine the use of politics in relationships.

Essay Topic 3

Goodkind constantly brings up metaphors and imagery associated with strength. Give 3 examples of how strength is portrayed and characters who unexpectedly show great confidence.

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