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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 tries to stop Fitz and Burrich from asking the King to use his skill?

2. What does the king say Regal's spies have uncovered?

3. About what does Burrich warn Fitz?

4. Why is the King unwilling to escape?

5. What happens when Fitz takes Shrewd's hands?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Fitz get Regal and his servant out of the king's chamber in order to take him to safety?

5. What happens to Fitz as the result of being the go between for Verity and Shrewd to communicate?

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

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

8. How does Fitz realize the king has a disease? Do you think this might have made him feel better about the way the king has been acting?

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

10. What happens the next time Fitz sees Molly after making a decision based on what Patience told him? Do you think it would be strange to know someone is watching through your eyes when with your girlfriend?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The next day everyone is ready for vengeance for the attack on Kettricken but she tells them that they should take off their finery and jewels because the ones they are hunting are their brothers and sisters.

1. Discuss what you think Kettricken meant by this statement. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. If there was a disease that made people do what Forged individuals do how would you handle the situation if your brothers and sisters were ill?

3. Discuss in detail what Kettricken's statement tells you about her as a person.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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