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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. For what does Katsa criticize Oll and Giddon when she meets them at the hideout?

2. What does Helda tell Katsa about Giddon and other young men?

3. When do Po and Katsa leave Randa?

4. What does Giddon do after they leave the man from question # 62?

5. What does Raffin say about why Po keeps his ability to himself?

Short Essay Questions

1. About what does Katsa confront Po and what is his response?

2. What is Katsa doing at the beginning of the book, and what does she do with the people who would stop her?

3. How does Katsa's mission about Ellis go?

4. What does Po want to do after he sees his grandfather, and what does he propose to Katsa?

5. What does Po learn about King Leck from the merchants?

6. What does Katsa hear of the fighter she encountered when leaving the dungeon?

7. Where does Katsa go after she leaves the hideout, who does she meet and what does she say to them? Why does she chastise herself?

8. What does Lord Davit say at dinner the night Katsa meets the fighter, and where does the council meet that night?

9. What does Po say to Katsa about Giddon and what is Katsa's response?

10. On what mission is Katsa, Giddon and Oll sent by Randa?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the common elements of fantasy is the presence of some sort of magic. Discuss the following:

1. What sort of cultural problems do you think the United States would have if it were suddenly discovered that 1% of its population possessed magical abilities similar to being Graced?

2. If you had a choice of being Graced, which Grace skill would you chose? Why?

3. Would you want to part of the 1% of the population that possesses magical abilities? Why or why not?

4. Do you think most people would use their magical abilities for good or evil? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss one of the following:

Trace and analyze the theme of power throughout "Graceling".

Trace and analyze the theme of magic throughout "Graceling".

Trace and analyze the theme of evil throughout the book.

Trace and analyze the theme of love throughout the story.

Trace and analyze the theme of being a strong and independent woman throughout "Graceling".

Essay Topic 3

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think "Graceling" is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

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