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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. Of what does Jude say in Chapter 12, "I crave it like I craved the taste of faerie fruit" (106)?

2. How many rounds are there in the mock war that Jude participates in, in Chapter 9?

3. What kind of fruit is thrust in Jude's face in Chapter 11?

4. What color does Valerian generally wear?

5. What is Heather studying at the local community college?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Madoc reveal to his children regarding the High King in Chapter 5? Why is this important information?

2. How is Prince Cardan treated and regarded by his peers and the teachers at the school?

3. What is significant about the piece of paper Jude finds in the book taken from Prince Cardan's room?

4. How is the theme of deceit highlighted in Chapter 10?

5. What is at the heart of the three stories that Jude relates in Chapter 6? Why does she say she does not like these stories?

6. How is the narrative related in the main body of the book? Why is this important?

7. Why does Jude eat the faerie fruit in Chapter 11? What effect does it have?

8. What mission does Jude set out to accomplish for Prince Dain in Chapter 12? Where does she go?

9. What conflict emerges between Jude and Taryn in Chapter 9?

10. How does Jude's relationship with Locke progress in Chapter 16?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the character of Locke in The Cruel Prince. What do Locke's actions say about his motivations? What aspects of Locke's character make him fit in with the other faeries? How does he stand apart from them?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the narrative style in The Cruel Prince. From what point of view is the story related? Is the narrative in the present, future, or past tense? What is the significance of each of these choices by the author?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss Prince Dain and the Court of Shadows. Who are the spies that comprise the Court of Shadows? What is each spy's specialty? How does Jude come to know these characters?

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