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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 does the Fool visit Fitz?

2. What does Fitz discover is happening to the King?

3. In Chapter 19 a rider arrives from Ferry to bring what to the palace?

4. Why can't Verity return?

5. What does Patience tell Fitz about Molly and her body?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the deal the dukes strike with Regal concerning Fitz?

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

5. Do the Red ship warriors seem to attack in the battle at Neatbay? What do some people call Fitz after the battle?

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

7. What does Regal do when Kettricken and the others arrive back at the palace? What do you think he really means to do?

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

9. In Chapter 18, what does Patience tell Fitz about Molly and what does he decide? Do you think it should be his decision alone?

10. Who does Regal produce to be witnesses against Fitz and how does he know them?

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

Burrich tells Fitz to quit sulking and start acting like a man. He tells Fitz to comb his hair change his clothes and act like she might be watching him. Burrich also reminds him that part of being a man is to accept the daunting task given to you and to live up to it and then some.

1. Discuss why this advice might be applicable to a woman or a man.

2. Burrich telling Fitz to act like a man might be considered the same as telling someone in this society to grow up. Discuss the differences and similarities between the two ideas using examples to support your answer.

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