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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. What color do the Roach's eyes reflect?

2. By what store do Vivi and her sisters say farewll to Heather at the mall in Chapter 8?

3. Who is the cat-headed goblin that recites ballads and quizzes Jude's class on history in Chapter 7?

4. Who strums the lute before the mock war begins in Chapter 9?

5. Who is beaten in Prince Balekin's home in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

5. What are the three pieces of information that Jude introduces to the reader in Chapter 6?

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

7. Who does Vivi introduce Taryn and Jude to in Chapter 8? How is this character described?

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

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

10. What is one example of foreshadowing in Chapter 9 and what does it foretell?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Taryn's role in the plot of The Cruel Prince. What is a character foil and how does this term apply to Taryn? What are Taryn's familial relationships like? With whom does she become betrothed?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the character of Prince Balekin in The Cruel Prince. What are Balekin's motivations? What are his actions in the story? What role does Prince Balekin play in the novel's plot?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Prince Cardan in The Cruel Prince. Is Cardan the "cruel" prince he is perceived as being? Why or why not? What are the principle motivations of Cardan's character?

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