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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. What is the name of the sorceress who the Mother Confessor says will better understand the pain of Abby?

2. The Mother Confessor tells Abby that the First Wizard was _________ on two legs when he was a child.

3. Abby once had a ___________, but this child died at birth, as she reveals to the Mother Confessor.

4. The old woman licks the tip of her tongue and reveals that she is missing a ___________ when she looks at Abby.

5. What did the sorceress do as the people begin to walk down the hall to the place where they might ask their questions?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the explanation of the bone that Abby carries with her, the one that she uses to try to encourage the help of the First Wizard?

2. What is Mariska's response when Abby shares with her that the First Wizard will not help her?

3. Why do the other people in the room suddenly become silent when they are in the room with the First Wizard?

4. What was the tactic of 'dulling the enemies' weapons' that Abby describes as being the situation in her own village?

5. What is the warning the sorceress gives to Abby and to the nobleman before they enter the room with the First Wizard?

6. What does the man dressed as a noble do when he is finally in line with the others to see the wizards?

7. How will the people be seen when they enter into the keep, according to the woman who greets them?

8. What does the sorcerer tell the people about a request that is denied by the wizard when it is asked?

9. What does Abby tell the Mother Confessor about the bone that she carries from her mother after her mother died?

10. What did Panis Rahl do the family of the First Wizard in order to try to kill him via their pain?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The D'Haran used the people of the village, including women and children as shields in the battle.

Part 1: Why do you think war has to happen? Does it have to happen?

Part 2: Why do you think the D'Haran decided to use people as shields in their battles? Is this cunning or cowardly?

Part 3: What are your initial impressions of the D'Haran when you first hear of them in Abby's stories?

Essay Topic 2

The Mother Confessor consoles Abby, telling her that the First Wizard is also a Trickster and hence his actions may not be what they seem.

Part 1: Why do you think the Mother Confessor decided to tell Abby about the trickster aspect of the First Wizard?

Part 2: What is the value of being a trickster in the world? How can this be helpful?

Part 3: Do you think that playing tricks on others is something which should be done?

Essay Topic 3

The nobleman seems to be a little rude when he is trying to see the wizard to ask for help.

Part 1: Why do you think the nobleman decided it was okay to be rude and to cut in front of others?

Part 2: How do you think a person should behave when they are asking for help from someone?

Part 3: What would you have done if you had been in Abby's position and the nobleman was so rude?

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