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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. Molly tells Fitz which two people had been in love but didn't marry?

2. How does Molly react to her and Fitz's conversation?

3. With whom does Fitz connect through the skill?

4. What does Burrich leave with Fitz?

5. Who is stunned by being mentally repelled?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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