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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. Where do Kahlan and Richard go in Chapter 7?

2. What does Verna tell Richard about his magic?

3. Who saves Richard from Darken Rahl?

4. What is wrong with Addie?

5. What does Shota think Richard can do in regards to the Keeper?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Where are Chase and Rachel while Richard is crossing the valley?

9. Where does Kahlan go when she leaves the Mud People and what happens to her sister?

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

The reader will see as the story continues that there are Sisters of the Dark that have taken over a large portion of the Sisters of the Light in secret. The Sisters of the Light work for goodness for the Creator and the Sisters of the Dark work to help the Keeper of the Underworld.

1. There seems to be a sharp delineation between good and evil and dark and light in Stone of Tears. In terms of real life do you think this is realistic? Why or why not? Use examples to support your answer.

2. Discuss the concept that no one is all good or all bad. Use examples to support your answer.

3. Choose two characters in Stone of Tears one who seems to be mostly good and one mostly evil and compare and contrast their personalities, behaviors and morals.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Verna tells Richard that the Creator hates lying, but Richard does not understand why it is acceptable to let people die when one lie could stop a war between two villages.

1. Do you believe that honesty is always the best way to deal with any situation? Why or why not? Use examples to support your opinion.

2. Discuss in depth three situations in The Stone of Tears where lying could radically affect the outcome of the situation.

3. Discuss in depth three situations in The Stone of Tears where being honest could radically affect the outcome of the situation.

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