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

2. What did the sorceress make Abby promise that she would do, even though Abby didn't really want to do so?

3. Abby decides that her only hope is the __________, rather than the men with the lancers who trot by her while she waits in line.

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

5. Abby yells to the First Wizard that the bones represent a debt, a ________ debt.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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?

6. Why doesn't Abby simply go home instead of waiting for hours to see the wizard as she is doing so at the start of the story?

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

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

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

10. What does Abby pray to the spirits for before she goes into the room to see the wizards?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The wizards may not always grant every request as they might realize there is a greater need for things to happen they way they happen.

Part 1: Do you think it's fair for wizards to turn people down? Why or why not?

Part 2: How do you think you would feel if you were turned down after making a strong request to a wizard?

Part 3: Why do you think the greater need is more important than the needs of the individual?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Abby tries to talk to the First Wizard but continues to be interrupted and has to watch as others continue to talk instead of listening.

Part 1: Why do you think no one is listening to Abby as she tries to speak?

Part 2: Do you think it's a test of the requester to be put into a room with people who are not listening to them?

Part 3: What do you think you might have done in order to get the attention you deserved in that situation?

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