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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. Where do Fitz and Burrich leave to go?

2. Who meets Fitz in the hall and helps him to his room?

3. What does Kettricken decide to do in Chapter 9?

4. What does Fitz take Nighteyes out to do?

5. What happened to Fitz and Verity's connection while Fitz was fighting?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Molly tell Fitz and when he questioned her what did he find out? What do Fitz and Molly decide after their confrontation in Chapter 12?

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

4. Who trains Fitz as an assassin, who knows this and to whom is Fitz sworn in service?

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

6. Why does Fitz go to see Molly after the Forged ones' funeral and what happens when he does?

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

8. In Chapter 1, what does King Shrewd's vision show and what does Fitz think he sees?

9. What does Kettricken tell Fitz about her life in Chapter 5 and what does he say? How does she respond?

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

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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