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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 do two Sisters in the Palace of the Prophets decide about Pasha Maes?

2. What happens to Richard and Verna while they are traveling in Chapter 24?

3. What did Zedd tell Jebra to do about her gift?

4. Who does Shota say cannot help Richard in regards to the veil?

5. Why did Rachel go over to her father Chase?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Valley of the Lost and who may cross it.

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

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

4. 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?

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

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

7. What does Zedd tell his two companions to do about the screeling?

8. What does Zedd and Addie decide they must do about their problem?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Stone of Tears falls in the genre called fantasy. Discuss the following:

1. What is the definition of genre and in particular, the fantasy genre? How do you know Stone of Tears falls in the genre of fantasy? Give examples.

2. Other than entertainment, why do you think people might read fantasy?

3. Fantasy is sometimes considered second-rate fiction or not good enough to be studied in academe. Why do you think this is true? Do you think it is a valid argument?

Essay Topic 3

Sister Verna tells Richard that he is using his magic without realizing how he is using it and so he it is very dangerous. She demands to have his Sword of Truth which Richard always carries. He refuses but then decides that he will give it. Sister Verna tells him that by offering the sword he has earned the right to keep it.

1. Why do you think by Richard being willing to give up his sword Verna decided he had the right to keep it? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Explain in detail, some of the problems Richard has caused with his magic and how the situation could have been prevented had he more knowledge of himself. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

3. Knowing what is known of Richard from this book, why do you think he changed his mind about giving up his sword? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

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