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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. Why does Katsa think it would be a great idea for Helda to work for her?

2. What does Po think about the animals and King Leck?

3. How many kingdoms are there in the land where Katsa lives?

4. Why is Katsa upset about going to dinner at the court?

5. Where are Katsa, Giddon and Oll going at the beginning of Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Katsa feeling about her attraction to Po, what does she tell him 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. What does Po learn about King Leck from the merchants?

4. What does Katsa ask Po about his country and what does he say?

5. Why does Katsa kill people and what does she decide to do about the kings of the seven kingdoms?

6. Where do Po and Katsa spend their second night on the road and what upsets Katsa in the common room?

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

8. What does Po tell Katsa about King Leck?

9. How did Katsa get Helda as a servant woman?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

"Graceling" falls in the genre called fantasy. Discuss the following:

1. What is the definition of genre? Fantasy genre? How do you know "Graceling" falls in the genre of fantasy? Give examples.

2. Other than entertainment, why do you think people might read fantasy?

3. Fantasy is sometimes considered second-rate fiction--i.e., that it is not good enough to be studied in academe. Why do you think this is true? Do you think it is a valid argument?

Essay Topic 3

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as "Graceling" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading "Graceling"? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in "Graceling" to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

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