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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 the Sisters of the Dark link their powers, who do they want to kill?

2. Who has become lighter by a spell in order to travel?

3. When Richard falls in a trance, who does he unknowingly allow to travel back through the sliph?

4. Who is the Mother Confessor?

5. Who loses control of his power momentarily, forcing him and Gratch to land on top of the Keep?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Verna put a collar on Zedd?

2. Why does Ulicia feel that the world has ended when she reaches the palace after leaving the ship?

3. Why is Kahlan angry with Richard after she reads his letter?

4. How does Merissa plant the seed of doubt about Richard in Kahlan's mind?

5. Why does Richard have to leave the Sword of Truth behind when he goes into the sliph?

6. How does Verna save the journey book?

7. How does Jagang force the Sisters of the Dark to satisfy the desires of his men?

8. How does Richard realize that the duchess' attack on him is related to magic?

9. Why do Zedd and Gratch land on the Keep?

10. Why is Annalisa unable to open the journey book at the camp?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many characters end up in strange worlds or alternate realities, suggesting the existence of a parallel universe of that of the Keeper. What are your thoughts on a parallel universe? Do you think one can exist? Can there be more than one? If so, are certain intersections or events predestined or does free will rule over all? What do you think might be happening in your parallel universe right now?

Essay Topic 2

Describe some of the settings for Blood of the Fold. What is the overall setting? How do these areas change over time? How is the Palace of the Prophets different from the depiction of Aydindril? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent rituals or events. Why did Goodkind choose to use these places in Blood of the Fold?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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