2. What does the group talk about when Beth and Cassie join Harry, how does Harry learn more about Hillfolk, and why is Jack included in the dinner with their king?

3. Who helped put Harry in her new home and how did he do it?

4. What is Corlath feeling as he leaves the Residency, and what is having to do as he is leaving and why?

5. How does Harry do in the trials and what happens during her last challenge?

6. What are Jack's hopes about Corlath?

7. Why is Mathin a rider and why is he training Harry?

8. What happens when Harry wakes up after being taken by King Corlath?

9. What does Mathin tell Harry about Forloy, and what does Harry realize about her knowledge of Hill culture?

10. Why do the girls decide to return to Harry's home and what do they find there? What is strange about it to them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. Who is/are the protagonists of the story and why?

2. Who is/are the antagonists of the story and why?

3. Which 3 secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot?

4. Are any of the characters dispensable and which ones? Why or why not?

5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

1. What is foreshadowing? How many incidences of foreshadowing are in "The Blue Sword"? How does foreshadowing contribute to a book's suspense?

2. Discuss an example of foreshadowing in "The Blue Sword", including why you believe it is foreshadowing. Include examples from the book to illustrate your answer.

3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from "The Blue Sword" and your own live to support your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

Oftentimes, a book has more of a character-driven plot rather than action driven, and oftentimes the other way. Some books seem to balance the two. Discuss the following:

1. What do you think it means to say that a plot is character driven? Action driven?

2. How do you think a plot differs if it is character driven versus action driven?

3. Which type of plot do you find more interesting? Why?

4. Do you think it is possible to have a plot where action and character development share equal time? Why or why not.

5. What type of plot do you think "The Blue Sword" is? Explain your response.

(see the answer keys)

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