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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 Duke Brawndy request Fitz's presence?

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

3. What does Fitz realize when he arrives at the map room?

4. Why is Chade angry with Fitz?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How did Fitz manage to get away from Regal?

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

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

7. What does Duke Brawndy tell Fitz and how does he feel about that? What do you think it says about Fitz that he's willing to see Celerity?

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

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

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

Fitz cannot seem to resist Molly. One would think it was "true love" yet he is told he may not marry her.

1. How would you react if you were told at a very early age who you would marry? Would you be willing to obey your parents knowing that there is very little future for an unmarried woman.

2. Even though women have been controlled as far as marriage for centuries, some men are just as "stuck" with an unwanted marriage partner as a women--these are usually nobles who must marry to keep or raise the standing of their families. If you are a man and are told who you would marry and you found that person quite unacceptable, would you give up money and position to defy your parents?

3. Why do you think forced marriages are occurring less and less often even in countries where woman are still quite oppressed?

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

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.

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