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

2. Who begins rounding up the Sisters of the Light and Millie in order to escape from the prison?

3. What offers dangerous impediments to progress along the Wizard's Keep?

4. In whose face does Millie spit inside Verna's cell?

5. Who decides that it is important to go help Richard after reading his letter?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are Jebra's visions about Zedd and Kahlan?

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Holly go out to play instead of helping her grandmother?

8. Why does Jagang want the Palace of Prophets?

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

10. Why does Verna weep after Warren disappears?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Blood of the Fold is particularly effective in conveying meaning through powerful imagery. Powerful imagery to establish connections in the minds of readers with the story's characters and plot. Imagery is the picture we form in our minds of the story we read. It can involve, visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, kinetic, and kinesthetic. Goodkind uses these imagery to translate words into a visual story that we can see and participate in within our minds. Describe the use of imagery in this novel.

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

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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