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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. Why is Starling upset with Tom?

2. Who is the leader of the Piebalds?

3. How is the Narcheska's society different from the Farseers?

4. How does Golden feel about Tom?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Chade tell Tom Thick must be taught the Skill and what does Tom request of the Queen about Nettle?

5. Why does Laurel decide to leave Buckkeep?

6. What does the boy from Bingtown ask Tom and what does he tell Tom?

7. Where do Tom, Dutiful and Golden go in Chapter III, what does Dutiful ask of Tom, what is Tom's response and why is Dutiful jealous about Tom?

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

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

10. What conversation does Tom over hear at the beginning of Chapter VI and what is his response?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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