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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. Where does Kahlan, Zedd, and Midlanders rest for the night when Jebra starts to read people?

2. Who believes the Creator has gone insane?

3. What is Berdine missing that is similar to the duchess that Richard notices?

4. Who is Annalina traveling with when she encounters an army of D'Haran men?

5. Who puts a collar on Zedd?

Short Essay Questions

1. What/whom does Richard find in the Wizard's Keep?

2. Why does Verna put a collar on Zedd?

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

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

5. What happens when Annalina buys a honey cake?

6. Why is Nathan initially angry with Verna?

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

8. How is Jagang able to control the Sisters of the Dark when they release their magic?

9. Why is it hard to get into the Wizard's Keep?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Love and sexuality between different characters is a recurring theme in Blood of the Fold. How do Richard's feelings about love change from the beginning of the novel to its end? In what ways has he expanded his awareness and beliefs? Is sexuality connected to love for Richard? How do his feelings develop and change for Kahlan, and how does his relationship with her contrast with that of other women that he has had romantic feelings for or an idealized relationship with?

Essay Topic 2

Compare "Blood of the Fold" with another of Goodkind's books in his fantasy series. Which is, in your opinion, better? Explain. What future scenarios might you want to see in upcoming books? Which characters would you like to see portrayed? Why?

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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