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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. To which of the sisters does Richard feel closest?

2. What happens to Jebra after questioning Kahlan?

3. Of whom does Richard make an enemy?

4. Where is Kahlan consigned?

5. Where does Kahlan go when the battle has been going on for a while?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens between Liliana and Richard in the woods?

2. What is the story about Prindin and Kahlan and what he does?

3. What does Verna tell Richard when they enter the village of the Majendie?

4. Who has taken over the Midlands council?

5. What does Verna point out to Richard on the way to the Palace and how does he feel about it?

6. What two wizards does Richard meet and how does he feel about them? What does Richard promise one of the wizards?

7. Who does Kahlan find after being rescued and what does he say and do?

8. What does the Prelate tell Richard about himself?

9. Where does the council put Kahlan and what does she do about it?

10. How do some of the boys in the Galen army feel about Kahlan and what does she tell them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

In Stone of Tears, it appears that most of the true heroics is done by men. This type of stereotyping is changing and women are being given more active, heroic, and physical roles in fantasy novels.

1. Discuss in detail, with examples, the various heroic qualities that are seen in Kahlan.

2. Discuss in detail, with examples, the various heroic qualities that are seen in Sister Verna.

3. Discuss in detail, with examples, the various heroic qualities that are seen in Addie.

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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