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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. Zedd says that since Abby has declared the debt __________, then he says he will not argue with her statement.

2. What is Zedd's daughter doing when the Mother Confessor takes Abby to see her?

3. Who stares back at Abby with empty faces as she walks around the camp to find her family?

4. To Panis Rahl, Zedd sends the gift of _________ for all of the pain that Rahl has caused in the lands.

5. As Zedd's arms move upward, the morning cracks with a peal of ________ and the molten masse plunges into the water.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the action that occurs which causes the Mord-Sith to become powerless in her ability to torture others?

2. Why doesn't Delora initially listen to Zedd when he asks her to talk to the troops about their plan?

3. Why wasn't Zedd's daughter dead after all, as Zedd explains to Abby in the end of the story?

4. What does Abby show to Zedd when they first arrive at Coney Crossing, the village where she lives?

5. What does Abby decide to do when she is released from her duty to the Mord-Sith?

6. Where does Zedd put Abby in the middle of the spell that is is going to cast on the people in the land?

7. Why does Abby feel great shame along with happiness that Zedd has agreed to help her with her request?

8. What does Abby realize is the purpose of the large green wall of fire that she now sees before her?

9. Why is Abby safe in the middle of the spell that Zedd is casting, even though she can feel its intensity and power?

10. What does Zedd tell the people of Coney Crossing about the role of Abby in their safety?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Mother Confessor can confess someone else in order to bring them completely under her control.

Part 1: Do you think it's right to take the free will of another person?

Part 2: Why do you think the Mother Confessor decides to confess the Mord-Sith?

Part 3: Would you want to be a person who can take the free will of someone else away? Why or why not?

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 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?

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