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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. What does the king tell Duke Brawndy about the attack on his realm?

2. What does Fitz tell Molly about?

3. Who plans an escape for the King and Kettricken?

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

5. What does Regal do about the rider from Ferry?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. After Verity has been gone for a while what message does Regal receive? How does Regal respond to the message?

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

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

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

6. What happens to Kettricken after the group returns from battle and what does Fitz find out about that?

7. Who does Fitz find in his room in Chapter 23, what does he do, and what does Molly come and tell him?

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

9. Why is Fitz called to see the King? What does he do about it? Do you think what he wrote was believable?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

The Fool has now talked of prophecy and a small piece of Fitz's role in such prophecy. Discuss one of the following:

Trace and analyze the occurrences of prophesy in LORD OF CHAOS.

1. Many fantasy novels include some "prophesy" in their storyline. Why do you think this is?

2. Do you think Fitz knowing about the prophesies about him will help him? How could it hinder him?

3. Trace and analyze the occurrences of prophesy in ROYAL ASSASSIN.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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