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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 realizes that whatever Zedd does, the ___________ will be caught in the middle of the spell.

2. Abby and the other women try to shield themselves from the ___________ of the spell by using their arms.

3. The girl in the tent, according to Abby, was ___________ Jana, which was disappointing to Abby.

4. Zedd reminds Anargo that he can not put __________ above his people, even in a difficult situation.

5. Zedd decides that he must be by the __________ or it will claim parts of the Midlands as well, with Coney Crossing being a good place to start.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the spell that Zedd appears to cast on his own daughter when she is returned to Zedd by Abby?

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

4. What does Abby scream for Zedd not to do when the figure in the long black coat approaches him?

5. What does Mariska do in order to show the true power of herself and of the people of Panis Rahl's army?

6. Why does Zedd say that Delora needs to get away from where he is as he is building the spell?

7. What does Mariska say is to be done with the prisoners that Panis Rahl has taken?

8. What does the Mord-Sith do after the magic of Zedd has been reflected back on him?

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

10. What is the plan that Zedd shares with Abby when they are going back to Coney Crossing to help her village?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The debt of bones has connected Abby to Zedd, according to Zedd.

Part 1: Why do you think there is a connection between Zedd and Abby in this book, beyond the debt?

Part 2: Do you think that repaying the debt with the help of someone else will instantly connect you to this helper?

Part 3: How do you think the connection between Zedd and Abby helps them in their quest?

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 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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