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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. How does the Graced fighter stare at Katsa?

2. On what does Katsa rely when she fights with Po knowing his ability?

3. What does the man she encounters realize?

4. Who is the Lienid fighter?

5. What attracts Katsa about Po?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Katsa is summoned to Randa about Ellis?

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

3. How do Po and Katsa decide to get to Monsea and what does Katsa wonder about with King Leck?

4. Where do Katsa and Po spend their first night on the road, and what do they tell each other?

5. What happens with Katsa and Po at the archery range?

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

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

8. What does Po figure out about Katsa's Grace and about her morals because of the Council?

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

10. What is Katsa's mission after she rescues Tealiff? What upsets her about it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss "Graceling" based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if "Graceling" is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider "Graceling" a successful novel? What about young teens?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of "Graceling", identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement.) Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in "Graceling". (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot.) Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?

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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