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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. The island Insmoor is referred to as the Isle of what in Chapter 4?

2. How far away does Tatterfell say the tournament is in the opening of Chapter 2?

3. What must Jude wear in the tournament to declare her candidacy for knighthood?

4. What does Jade find in the pocket of Locke's mother's dress in Chapter 16?

5. How old are Jade and Tamryn in the opening of the Prologue?

Short Essay Questions

1. What foreshadowing is seen in Noggle's lesson in Chapter 11?

2. Describe the narrative style of the Prologue to The Cruel Prince. From what perspective is this part of the story related? Why?

3. Where do Jude, Taryn, and Vivi go in Chapter 8? How do they travel there?

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

5. What is mithridatism and why is it important in this novel?

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

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

8. What does the tournament mean to Jude? Why?

9. How does Madoc respond when Jude is brought home by Locke in Chapter 11?

10. What different types of conflict take place in Chapter 7? Explain each.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss Jude's plot for the High Crown in the novel. How does Jude enact her plan? Who assists her? What is the outcome of Jude's plan as it comes to fruition?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the importance of the tournament for Jude in the novel. Why does Jude want to participate in the tournament so badly? What stands in her way? How does Jude overcome these obstacles?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the author's use of foreshadowing and red herrings in The Cruel Prince. Give one example of each and discuss the following: What is the clue foretelling? Is the clue correct or misleading? Why does the author insert this clue in the text?

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