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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. When Verna goes to the sanctuary, what does she use to ask Annalina a question?

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

3. What does Verna say is being replaced by gold when the women in the town get pregnant with no repercussions?

4. What were the people that were in the graves wrapped up in by the undertakers?

5. Who is detained because of her knowledge about the Mother Confessor that she has not revealed in her interview?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Tobias let his sister live?

2. Why do the Sisters argue with Verna about her new rule regarding wizards and women in town?

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

4. How does Tobias decided that the Creator is the dream walker?

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

6. How did Richard become the next Lord Rahl?

7. Why do the Sisters of the Dark want Richard to die?

8. Why do men on the boat leer at the Sisters of the Dark?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Magic and the supernatural play a significant role in the Blood of the Fold. Who has magical powers? What objects are associated with magic? How is magic wielded? Is magic a force for good? Why or why not? When is magic essential to the forward progression of events and when does magic curtail events? How does magic contribute to an atmosphere of fantasy in the novel?

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

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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