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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. Who is Patience's personal servant?

2. What does the Fool tell Fitz he knows?

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

4. What does King Shrewd make Fitz promise him?

5. How does Fitz feel about Kettricken's behavior?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do the people at the palace feel about the Forged ones' encounter with Kettricken and what does she tell them?

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

4. What does the King tell Fitz about who he will marry? How do you think Fitz felt?

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

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

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

8. 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?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kettricken has decided to walk to Buckkeep town in the snow. Fitz is angry that she would go alone after the attack from the Forged ones and goes quickly after her. Kettricken goes back reluctantly with Fitz.

1. Discuss what you think of Kettricken as a person based on her behavior.

2. Discuss the difference between foolish behavior and bravery in the context of the above statement.

3. Do you think Fitz being angry at Kettricken is the best way to get her to rethink her behavior? Why or why not? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following to discuss:

Compare/contrast Regal and Fitz.

Compare/contrast Molly and Celerity.

Compare/contrast Burrich and Chade.

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