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

3. The sorceress reminds the people who want to see the First Wizard that he has also been named the wind of _________.

4. The people in line are told to remember that their needs may not outweigh the needs of the ________________.

5. Many people come to the First Wizard in order to be free of __________ in their lives, according to the Mother Confessor.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of the shadow people that Panis Rahl is using in the war, according to the Mother Confessor?

2. Who decides that they will see the First Wizard on the behalf of Abby since she has pleaded her case?

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

4. Why doesn't Abby think that her bracelet is worth anything to anyone else after the women tells her that it might be valuable?

5. What does the old woman tell Abby about the bracelet that Abby is wearing as they are standing in line outside the Keep?

6. What was so special about Abby's mom, though Abby does not share this with anyone around her?

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

8. What does Abby say of the First Wizard when she is being consoled by the Mother Confessor outside of the chambers?

9. Why is a Mord-Sith such a terrible person to meet in battle, according to the Mother Confessor?

10. When an old woman asks Abby about what is in her bag, what does Abby tell the woman in reply?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Abby realizes that she must be leading Zedd into a trap, which causes her to feel guilty during their journey.

Part 1: Why doesn't Abby tell Zedd about her suspicions about the trap they are being led to?

Part 2: Do you think you would have told Zedd about the possible trap they were going to?

Part 3: Do you think that Zedd knew about the trap all along, which encouraged him to go on the trip to begin with?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The people in the story are able to turn to magic and wizards to ask for help for their problems.

Part 1: Do you think it's right to ask a wizard to do magic to help with a problem?

Part 2: Do you think you would as a magician to help you with a problem in your own life?

Part 3: Why do you think a wizard might be a person to turn to during a time of crisis?

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