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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 Burrich tell Fitz part of being a man involves?

2. What does the Fool do when Fitz is walking away from him?

3. What does Fitz tell Burrich in the kitchen in Chapter 5?

4. What does King Shrewd make Fitz promise him?

5. What do King Shrewd and the Fool see in a vision?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the king tell Fitz about a woman in a neighboring town in Chapter 5 and what does Fitz do about it?

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

3. Why does Fitz feel strange after being in the smoke in the king's chamber?

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

5. What does the Fool tell Fitz in exchange for his favor? How did Fitz respond? Why do you think he responded in that manner?

6. What does Fitz find out Kettricken has done in Chapter 9 and what does he do about it? How does she react? Do you think she's being stupid?

7. In Chapter 3, who finds Fitz and takes him to Patience and what happens while he is visiting Patience?

8. What is the warning about both magics and how is Wit magic viewed?

9. What does Fitz do at night with the wolf? Why do you think he's doing that?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following to discuss:

Compare/contrast Regal and Fitz.

Compare/contrast Molly and Celerity.

Compare/contrast Burrich and Chade.

Essay Topic 2

One of the common elements of fantasy is the presence of some sort of magic. Discuss the following:

1. What sort of cultural problems do you think the United States would have if it were suddenly discovered that 1% of its population possessed magical abilities similar to the Wit or the Skill?

3. Would you want to part of the 1% of the population that possesses magical abilities? Why or why not?

4. Do you think most people would use their magical abilities for good or evil? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Molly looks at things very differently than Fitz does. She appears to see his devotion to the king as a sign that he loves her less, and he believes that standing up and working for the king may be the way to keep her safe.

1. Discuss why the above statement is an example of poor communication between two friends or lovers. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Write down the steps you believe that Fitz and Molly should take in order to communicate better.

3. It appears that both Molly and Fitz believe hiding some of what they feel or think is best for the other person. Some people believe one should always be honest. Do you agree with this? Why or why not?

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