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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 does the nobleman hold in his hand as he is waiting to see the Wizard?

2. Those who are waiting to see the wizard are told to keep their __________ short since the war is hot and of great importance.

3. What is the name of the First Wizard's wife who had been killed by Panis Rahl in the war?

4. It is said that you could lose your _________ if you were lucky enough to meet the Confessor's gaze, but your soul, if not.

5. The outer circle of the Grace symbol symbolizes the ___________ of the infinity of the spirit world out beyond.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is fighting the current war during the story in which Abby is a central figure to the action?

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

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

7. Why is Abby standing at the wall of the Keep in the beginning of the story?

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

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

10. What is the reason the First Wizard gives to Abby as an explanation as to why he can not help her on her quest?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The First Wizard draws the world of the dead in his instructions to Thomas, which causes Thomas to cite this as madness.

Part 1: Why do you think the idea of bringing death into the conflict could be seen as madness?

Part 2: Why do you think Thomas seems to be unsure of what the First Wizard is speaking?

Part 3: Do you ever think death is the answer to problems?

Essay Topic 2

The Mord-Sith is an evil creature, thriving on torture and cannot be killed by magic.

Part 1: Why do you think the Mord-Sith are on the side of those who wish to kill people?

Part 2: Do you think the Mord-Sith can be tricked in any way

Part 3: How do you think you would act if you encountered a Mord-Sith?

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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