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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 has the Queen said about Nettle?

2. What does Jinna tell Tom when he goes to see her after seeing Starling?

3. Who does Tom meet in Golden's chambers?

4. What does the Narcheska say to Dutiful when they come out to ride with him?

5. What does Tom tell Golden when he returns from the forest?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Tom think of Molly when he drinks?

2. How does Tom speak with his daughter in Chapter III?

3. How does the Narcheska enter the betrothal ceremony, what does her father do and how do the Farseers feel about his action?

4. What does Tom tell Hap about Nighteyes, how does Hap feel and why is Tom upset with Hap?

5. Who is Thick, what is his ability and what does Chade want Tom to do about Thick?

6. How is Tom able to go to his cottage to retrieve his belongings and what does he find when he arrives there?

7. Why has Bingtown sent ambassadors to Buckkeep?

8. What happens when Tom goes to Golden's quarters in Chapter XII?

9. How does Tom know a little about the Narcheska and what does he see about her?

10. Why does Laurel decide to leave Buckkeep?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Most fantasy novels, and in some sense, most novels, deal with the concept of good and evil. Discuss the following:

1. What are the forces allied with "good" in "The Golden Fool's" world and what forces are allied with "evil"?

2. How does one distinguish good from evil? How is good distinguished from evil in "The Golden Fool's" world?

3.Is there a universal consensus on what constitutes good or evil? Why or why not?

4. Do you generally agree with the ideas of good and evil in "The Golden Fool"? Why or why not?

5. What are several examples of good and evil in your culture? Do you agree with these ideas? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Politics and manipulation influence much of what happens in Assassin's Quest, including some of Fitz's choices in response to others attempting to manipulate him. Discuss one of the following:

1. Describe the political situation in "The Golden Fool" and how it impacts the actions of three of the major characters.

2. Discuss and analyze several people who try to manipulate Fitz and his responses to them.

3. Although Fitz is considered inferior because he is a bastard, he seems to be as deep into the political situation as any of the legitimately born nobles. Discuss why you think this is so?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of "The Golden Fool", identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in "The Golden Fool". (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?

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