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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. Why was Burrich surprised no one knew they were coming?

2. Who supports Verity and Kettricken's decision in question #107?

3. What do the Dukes offer Fitz?

4. Who does Fitz kill?

5. Where is Fitz summoned the day after he visited the king?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 20, why does Fitz go to Chade about the king? What is Chade's response?

2. What does Burrich demand when he arrives back at Buckkeep from being with Verity?

3. What does Regal do to Fitz to try and make him confess to using the Wit?

4. How does Regal obtain more money for his use? What does this tell you about Regal's character?

5. What message does Chade bring Fitz and what do they do about that?

6. What does Verity have Fitz do in the map room? What does Fitz discover there?

7. In Chapter 25 who intercepts Kettricken and the others on the way back from the battle and why?

8. What does Duke Brawndy tell Fitz and how does he feel about that? What do you think it says about Fitz that he's willing to see Celerity?

9. In Chapter 17 what happens between Fitz and Molly? Why do you think Molly reacted the way she did?

10. What does Duke Brawndy tell Fitz and how does he respond? How does Chade feel about Fitz's response?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Fitz begins to bond with Nighteyes and the reader will see him give in to the desires that are so strong in that area. There appears to be little Fritz doesn't give into regardless of the warnings, as Burrich will point out later in the story.

1. Discuss the desires Fitz gives into so far in the story. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Discuss Fitz's character in terms of will power and strength. On one hand he seems to have a great deal of will and courage, on the other he seems to be weak.

3. Fitz seems to be acting like most teenagers and ignoring his father figure's advice. Discuss some of his behaviors and whether you think Fitz would handle his situations differently and how, if he were older.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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