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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. How does King Shrewd respond to Burrich's report?

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

4. What does Fitz find in the map room?

5. How does the Fool threaten Fitz?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Choose one of the following to discuss:

Compare/contrast Regal and Fitz.

Compare/contrast Molly and Celerity.

Compare/contrast Burrich and Chade.

Essay Topic 3

Kettricken doesn't act the way she is expected to in the court but this is beginning to prove to be a help rather than a hindrance.

1. Do you think Kettricken is acting too much like a male for this type of society? Why?

2. Using examples from the text, discuss ways in which Kettricken may be alienating people who expect different behavior from a queen.

3. Discuss a parallel between Kettricken's behavior and one of the first ladies in USA who the public said was overly involved or assertive, e.g. Eleanor Roosevelt, Hilary Clinton, etc.

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