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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 wants to court Fitz?

2. What happens when Fitz goes to King Shrewd's chambers to tell him what is happening around the palace?

3. What does Nighteyes do when Verity and guards show up where Fitz was fighting?

4. What does Verity say about the crown and Fitz?

5. Why did Burrich sound the alarm about Kettricken?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

6. 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?

7. What does Fitz find out about Kettricken and how does he find it out? Do you think this is important?

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

9. What does Fitz ask Verity about Regal and how does Verity respond in Chapter 3?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fitz stops by Patience's room and Patience tells him that there is a very bitter herb that Molly has been taking that prevents pregnancy but can cause other problems. Fitz decides it will be better if he lets her move on with her life. The next time Fitz sees Molly he is unable to resist her and they sleep together again.

1. People often believe it is the woman's responsibility to practice birth control. Explain your opinion in detail.

2. Fitz appears concerned about the herb Molly is taking when Patience tells him yet when he sees her to break it off he sleeps with her instead. How does this behavior affect your opinion of Fitz's character?

3. Do you think it was wrong of Patience to tell Fitz about Molly since Molly had not told him? Explain your reasoning.

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

In ROYAL ASSASSIN, there seems to be more individuals/groups who are not trustworthy than are: Discuss one of the following:

1. Name two groups/factions/individuals who are untrustworthy and analyze their actions and impact upon the plot throughout Royal Assassin.

2. Name two groups/factions/individuals who are trustworthy and analyze their actions and impact upon the plot throughout Royal Assassin.

3. Who do you think Fitz trusts in this book and is his trust well founded? Who does he mistrust and why? Give specific examples.

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