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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. How does the Fool threaten Fitz?

2. Where does Fitz encounter Molly in Chapter 17?

3. What does the letter handed to Kettricken say?

4. What happens to Kettricken?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What kind of shape is Fitz in when he wakes up in the dungeon? Who comes to see him? What is he told?

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

7. What happens when Fitz and Burrich go to Shrewd so he can skill and find out if Verity is alive?

8. What does Kettricken do to sooth Duke Brawndy's feelings? Why do you think she did this?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Royal Assassin falls in the genre called fantasy. Discuss the following:

1. What is the definition of genre? Fantasy genre? How do you know Royal Assassin falls in the genre of fantasy? Give examples.

2. Other than entertainment, why do you think people might read fantasy?

3. Fantasy is sometimes considered second-rate fiction--i.e., that it is not good enough to be studied in academe. Why do you think this is true? Do you think it is a valid argument?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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