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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 do the sailors treat Katsa and Bitterblue?

2. When do Po and Katsa plan to meet again?

3. What does Po reveal to Katsa about the first few days after his fall into the pond?

4. What does Po say he is much better doing?

5. Which way do Katsa and Bitterblue end up going?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Katsa figure out that Po is blind, what does she do when she realizes it and what is Po's response?

2. How does Katsa feel when Leck begins to talk and how does she end up killing him?

3. Why do Po and Katsa separate and when do they plan to see each other again?

4. What does Katsa tell the shopkeeper about why she is there?

5. How do Po and Katsa find Bitterblue?

6. What do Katsa and Bitterblue do when they arrive in Monsea? Who goes with them and why?

7. Who returns to Monsea with Katsa and Bitterblue and why?

8. What happens to Katsa when she hears Leck, and how does Po save them?

9. What does Katsa do before she and Bitterblue leave Po?

10. How do Po and Katsa find a place for Po to hide?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Whenever reading a science fiction or fantasy novel, one must become familiar with new terminology that explains concepts or ideas that are not a part of the "real" world. In the case of "Graceling", much of the setting may seem familiar to the reader (i.e. it is in the "real" world), though there are new ideas and terms to learn. Discuss the following:

1. Find five terms that are a part of the world of "Graceling" that occur in the "real" world but are used differently in "Graceling".

2. Define the words as used in "Graceling's" world and compare those five words as to how they are currently used in the American English language.

3. There are ways of learning about a new world or time when reading a science fiction or fantasy novel. Discuss the ways you were able to understand the world of "Graceling". Did you have to look up any words? What does it mean to learn a word through its context? Do you have to do that in this book? Which word(s)?

4. Were there any words you never really understood from "Graceling"? Which ones?

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