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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. Under what names do Zedd and Addie travel?

2. From where did the creature who attacked Zedd and Chase come?

3. What does Zedd pretend to be while he and Addie are traveling?

4. What is the name of the black creature who attacked Zedd and Chase?

5. Who saves Richard from Darken Rahl?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where are several sisters discussing Richard and what do they decide?

2. What is Sister Margret doing in Chapter 20 and what happens with her?

3. How did Richard get away from the Mord-Sith collar, how are Mord-Siths created and how strongly does Richard feel about ever wearing another collar?

4. What does Kahlan and Chandalen figure out after they search her sister's castle to try and find her body?

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

6. What does Richard tell Kahlan about why he won't wear a collar?

7. What happens when Richard calls forth the ancient spirits?

8. Who does Zedd find in the crowd after taking care of the screeling and what does she tell him? What does Zedd ask her and what is her response?

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

10. Who arrives at the Mud People and what do they intend to do? How do the Mud People feel about the two people?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Richard seems to be the central character in many prophecies. He is mentioned in the Mud People stories, in D'Hara, the Baka Ban Mana and in the Southern Continent. It would appear that even though he is one person he will change the history of the entire world. This would indicate what seems to be one of the primary themes in this book that one person can make a huge difference.

1. What do you think is meant by the theme expressed above?

2. Discuss and incident in depth you have seen or read about in which one person made a difference.

3. Although most people think of one person making a difference for the good of all, there have been many incidences in history in which one person made a negative impact. Discuss one of these people and how their character compared to Richard's.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Though many readers think of fantasy as solely entertainment, much can be learned from studying the themes of any fantasy novel. Discuss the following:

1. Discuss and analyze the theme of honor as it occurs throughout the book.

2. Discuss and analyze the theme of destiny as it occurs throughout the book.

3. Discuss and analyze the theme of courage as it occurs throughout the book.

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