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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 type of magic does Fitz possess?

2. What does Kettricken decide to do with the ladies who sit with her?

3. What does Fitz take Nighteyes out to do?

4. What does Fitz continue to keep hidden from Burrich about the wolf cub?

5. In Chapter 9 why does Fitz call on Patience?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the two magics Fitz possesses and what does each magic do?

2. What does Burrich hear in the tavern where Fitz and he stop on the way to Buckkeep?

3. What does Fitz do about the Forged ones and what occurs in his first encounter with them?

4. What does the cook tell Fitz about the death of the Forged ones that Fitz encountered? Why do you think this would concern Fitz?

5. How does Burrich criticize Fitz at the beginning of Chapter 5? What would you do if someone said that to you?

6. What is Fitz refusing to do with Nighteyes and why? What does this about him as a person in your opinion?

7. How does Nighteyes save Fitz's life? Do you think this should change his mind about bonding?

8. What paralyzes the crew of the Rurisk and how does Fitz handle the problem? Do you think this is an incidence of foreshadowing?

9. What does the Fool ask of Fitz in Chapter 14 and what is Fitz's response?

10. Where does Fitz take Nighteyes to hunt and what does he do with him in Chapter 11?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Royal Assassin falls in the genre called fantasy. Discuss the following:

1. What is the definition of genre? Fantasy genre? How do you know Royal Assassin 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 2

Fitz has hidden things from Molly in his past; he hides things from Burrich regarding the wolf pup, and he doesn't tell King Shrewd or Verity what is going on.

1. Why do you think Fitz keeps so many secrets? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Fitz is in love with Molly yet has lied to her many times about who he is. Discuss how lies like this can affect a relationship between two people.

3. Do you think given Burrich's attitude towards the Wit Fitz is wise to keep the wolf pup a secret? Why or why not? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Politics and manipulation influence much of what happens in ROYAL ASSASSIN, including some of Fitz's choices in response to others attempting to manipulate him. Discuss one of the following:

1. Describe the political situation in ROYAL ASSASSIN and how it impacts the actions of three of the major characters.

2. Discuss and analyze several people who try to manipulate Fitz and his responses to them.

3. Although Fitz is considered inferior because he is a bastard he seems to be as deep into the political situation as any of the legitimately born nobles. Discuss why you think this is so.

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