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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 the Narcheska announce at the farewell banquet?

2. What does Nettles say is the only time she can reach Tom?

3. What is wrong with Tom's cottage?

4. Why do the Piebalds want to keep Tom alive?

5. What does Dutiful say to Lady Vance that the Narcheska overhears?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Tom and Dutiful meet at the castle, what does Tom remember about his skill teacher and what does Tom tell Dutiful?

5. What does Laurel tell Tom?

6. What happens when Tom goes to the tavern to look for Hap?

7. Why does Laurel decide to leave Buckkeep?

8. What occurs shortly before the Outislanders leave Buckkeep?

9. What does Tom see and hear when he spies on the Narcheska?

10. Who is Starling, where does Tom see her and what happens after Jinna's when Tom leaves Starling?

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

In "The Golden Fool" and indeed in many fantasy novels, there are usually at least several individuals or more who have an almost fanatical devotion to a king or queen or royalty.

1. Do you believe such devotion is a sign that a person lacks character? Why or why not? Use examples to support your answer.

2. Discuss the harmful and beneficial effects of devotion to one's leader. Use examples to support your answer.

3. Do you think in modern America such dedication to the President of the United States would be very unusual? Why or why not? Use examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

In "The Golden Fool", there seems to be more individuals/groups who are not trustworthy than are: Discuss one of the following:

1. Name two groups/factions/individuals who are untrustworthy and analyze their actions and impact upon the plot throughout "The Golden Fool".

2. Name two groups/factions/individuals who are trustworthy and analyze their actions and impact upon the plot throughout "The Golden Fool".

3. Who do you think Fitz trusts in this book and is his trust well founded? Who does he mistrust and why? Give specific examples.

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