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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 does Arkon do when he enters the betrothal ceremony?

2. What does Jinna say having sex with a Witted is like?

3. What does Peottre do with the gown given to Narcheska for the ball?

4. Why does Tom say he cannot go to the prince's betrothal party?

5. Who calls Tom telepathically after the betrothal party?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Laurel tell Tom?

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

5. Who goes riding with the prince and Lady Vance and what does Peottre announce?

6. What does Dutiful say about the Narcheska, and what does Golden tell the prince?

7. Why has Bingtown sent ambassadors to Buckkeep?

8. What happens in Dutiful's first skill lesson?

9. What does Dutiful ask Tom about Golden and what is Tom's response?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"The Golden Fool" is one book in a series of novels involving the Farseers. Discuss the following.

1. What are a couple advantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.

2. What are a couple disadvantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.

3. Do you prefer to read a standalone book, or a series of books with the same main characters? Explain your response.

4. Do you think it is easier or more difficult (or about the same) to write a standalone book versus one in a series? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

There are a number of interesting questions raised by "The Golden Fool". Questions that Hobb most likely want readers to consider and think through carefully. Discuss the following:

1. What does the term "author agenda" mean?

2. Name one idea/concept you think may have been a part of the Hobb's agenda. Analyze that idea throughout the book and discuss Hobb's probable agenda concerning that idea.

2. Do you think writers who have an agenda for writing should point it out in a preface?

3. How often do you think fiction is written with a clear agenda in mind by the author?

4. Research the life of Hobb and see if/where her life may have influenced her writing.

Essay Topic 3

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think The Golden Fool is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

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