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

2. How old is the daughter of the Mother Confessor, as she admits when talking to Abby?

3. How could the First Wizard know that the bone Abby carries is a real debt to be paid to her?

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

5. The old woman in the beginning of the story is curious about the _________ that the younger woman carries.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the Grace symbol stand for, according to the story as told in the book?

3. What is the mean of the Quad, as the Mother Confessor explains to Abby in order to teach her more about the war at hand?

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

5. What was the opinion of Thomas when he saw what the First Wizard was doing with the Grace symbol drawing?

6. Why doesn't the old woman begin to say something to the nobleman about his rudeness?

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

8. Why does Abby's bracelet begin to warm her skin when she is waiting in line to see the wizards?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sorceresses kept secrets from those who were not blessed with the gift of magic, according to Abby's mother.

Part 1: Why do you think it's important to keep secrets from those who do not have the gift of magic?

Part 2: Do you think Abby's mother should have told her daughter her secrets about magic?

Part 3: How do you think it would feel to not be able to learn more about a parent who understands things that you don't?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Zedd says that he can not put himself and his needs above the needs of the people.

Part 1: Do you think that Zedd truly believes in this statement he says to Mariska?

Part 2: Why do you think the needs of the people could be more important than one's individual needs?

Part 3: How do you think you would have reacted if you were in Zedd's shoes?

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