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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 does Verity think will help him about the Red Ship warriors?

2. Why does Verity want Fitz to go to the map room?

3. Why can't Fitz see anyone who used to know him?

4. Why does Kettricken try to act like a proper queen?

5. Who comes to search Fitz's mind?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. 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?

8. What does Burrich demand when he arrives back at Buckkeep from being with Verity?

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

10. 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?

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

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

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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