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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. What does Po say about his assault on King Leck?

2. What does Po's castle appear to be as they finally approach it from sea?

3. Why are the people of Monsea confused?

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

5. About what does Bitterblue agree with Po and Katsa?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Katsa and Bitterblue is taken to the captain's cabin?

2. How do Po and Katsa find Bitterblue?

3. Why does Katsa begin to teach Bitterblue how to fight and what does she teach her? How does the ship crew help?

4. Where does Katsa get aid when she gets out of the mountains, and what kind of aid does she receive?

5. What does Po need to do now that Bitterblue has told them what happened, what does he leave Katsa and why?

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

7. How are Po and Katsa reunited after his attempt on killing King Leck?

8. What do the other people in the room do when Katsa kills Leck and what is Bitterblue's response?

9. How does Katsa get Bitterblue through the pass?

10. How is Po when Katsa finds him and what does he say that shocks her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Characters are an important part of what makes "Graceling" interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Katsa. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of the Po. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of King Leck. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

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