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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. What does Verna say will happen to her when they arrive at the Palace?

2. What does a Sister tell two wizards in the basement of the castle?

3. What is wrong with Addie?

4. What happens to Richard when Darken Rahl touches him?

5. What does Richard do when he is attacked?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Shota tell Richard about himself?

2. What attacks Richard and what does he do with it?

3. What is causing Zedd and Addie a problem, what does Zedd try to do about it and what happens when he does?

4. Why has Zedd gone to see Addie? Why does she live where she lives?

5. What does Zedd take out of his pocket in Chapter 4 and what does he do with it?

6. What does Kahlan find when she follows the trail of the army that slaughtered so many?

7. How is Richard to handle with the lessons and what does Verna say about bringing him to the Palace?

8. What happens when the two remaining sisters come to offer Richard a collar?

9. What does Richard do and what does Kahlan do when the last sister comes and offers Richard the collar?

10. Who attacks Richard and Verna while they are traveling and what does Verna tell Richard?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Stone of Tears, there seems to be more individuals and 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 Stone of Tears.

2. Name two groups/factions/individuals who are trustworthy and analyze their actions and impact upon the plot throughout Stone of Tears.

3. Who do you think Richard trusts in this book and is his trust well founded? Who does he mistrust and why? Give specific examples.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss one of the following:

1. Trace and analyze the theme of power throughout Stone of Tears.

2. Trace and analyze the theme of magic throughout Stone of Tears.

3. Trace and analyze the theme of evil throughout Stone of Tears.

Essay Topic 3

The ultimate success of a book hinges on many factors. A book such as Stone of Tears is difficult to gauge its success because it is one in a series of books about the sword of truth. Nonetheless, there are some aspects of any book that must be rendered well in order for it to be considered a successful work of fiction. Discuss the following:

1. What are some aspects of The Stone of Tears that contribute to it being a successful novel? Give examples.

2. What are some aspects of The Stone of Tears that should be changed to make it an even more successful novel? Give examples.

3. Discuss five aspects of any work of fiction that need to be present and done well to make it a successful novel.

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