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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 is Kahlan's companion that defends her people apart from Zedd?

2. Who reminds Annalina that the prophecy says she has to bring the wizard anger, and that she is doing a very good job of it?

3. Who does the army of D'Haran men tell Annalina about?

4. Who does Richard miss having around because of their bond of friendship?

5. Who has translated much more of the book that was recovered from the Wizard's Keep?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Verna save the journey book?

3. Why does Verna weep after Warren disappears?

4. How does the housekeeper help Verna escape from her cell?

5. Why is Nathan initially angry with Verna?

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

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

8. Why does Verna put a collar on Zedd?

9. Why do Tobias and Lunetta fight after Kahlan and Addie throw the dress into the fire?

10. What does Tobias confess to his sister about the Creator in Chapter 36?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did the author mean by calling the book Blood of the Fold? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

One of the main themes in the book is ethical and social responsibility. List at least four examples where Goodkind employs this specific theme. Is the battle between making ethical choices obvious or subtle? What characters are involved in this kind of battle? Do you think the right person or group won? Does good always triumph over evil in the case of Blood of the Fold ethics? Where do these definitions appear vague or incomprehensible?

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