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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 attacks Fitz on the way back from the cabin?

2. Why does Fitz take the animal back to the palace?

3. Who rescues Fitz from some Forged ones?

4. Who confronts Fitz in Chapter 10 about Kettricken?

5. What does the Fool tell Fitz about King Shrewd?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Fitz decide to ask the king about concerning Molly? What does Verity say about this and Fitz's desire for a different position? Why do you think Fitz wants a different position?

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

6. What does Verity tell Fitz about the Forged ones in Chapter 6 and what does he tell Fitz to do?

7. What does Fitz find out when he returns from his mission for the king and how does he feel about it? Given Regal's attitude towards her what do you think of her going riding with him?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fitz cannot seem to resist Molly. One would think it was "true love" yet he is told he may not marry her.

1. How would you react if you were told at a very early age who you would marry? Would you be willing to obey your parents knowing that there is very little future for an unmarried woman.

2. Even though women have been controlled as far as marriage for centuries, some men are just as "stuck" with an unwanted marriage partner as a women--these are usually nobles who must marry to keep or raise the standing of their families. If you are a man and are told who you would marry and you found that person quite unacceptable, would you give up money and position to defy your parents?

3. Why do you think forced marriages are occurring less and less often even in countries where woman are still quite oppressed?

Essay Topic 2

King Shrewd is obviously insane or very ill or both. Discuss one of the following?

1. How does King Shrewd's mental and/or physical health impact the situation in Royal Assassin?

2. A number of insane rulers have been tolerated in the "real" world who have wrecked havoc with their people's lives and country's well being. Should a king/queen retain sovereignty if it is obvious they are not fit to rule?

3. Why do you think insane rulers are often allowed to make poor decisions that affect a great number of people?

Essay Topic 3

When Fitz returns to his room the Fool is still waiting. He tells Fitz where he comes from and then tells him that the reason he came to the kingdom is because of Fitz. The Fool knows the future and tells Fitz the Forged ones and those that create them will cover the land if Fitz' family falls. Fitz's family name is Farseer and the Fool tells Fitz the name was chosen for them because of Fitz. Fitz demands that the Fool leave and that he doesn't want to hear anymore.

1. Why do you the Fool acts the way he does if he is a prophet and can see the future? Use examples from the book and your own reasoning to support your opinion.

2. Why do you think Fitz doesn't want to hear about what the Fool sees as his role in history? Use examples from the book and your own reasoning to support your opinion.

3. In view of the fact that Fitz is basically a teenager at this time do you think his reaction to what the Fool said would be different if he was ten years older? Why or why not?

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