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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 Chade hear in the Skill?

2. What does Tom do when Dutiful does not come for his lesson?

3. What happens with Tom and Svanja's father?

4. How does Tom feel when they ride to meet the Old Blood?

5. What do some of the Old Blood want from the Queen?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hap tell Tom about Svanja and what is Tom's response?

2. What happens between Tom and Svanja's father and what does Hap tell Tom about love?

3. What is Golden, why does Kebal hate him and what does Golden say Kebal will do if she comes to power?

4. What does Tom notice when he looks in the mirror after being healed?

5. What does the Queen say about Nettle?

6. What does the Queen do about the Witted?

7. How does Tom find out about Civil and the Piebalds and what does he hear about them? What does Tom do about it?

8. What does Civil do about the meeting between the Queen and the Old Blood and how does everyone feel about his action?

9. What does Golden want to do about the quest and how does Chade handle Golden and why does Chade do what he does with Golden?

10. What happens during Tom's confrontation with Laudwine, when does he see Henja and what happens to Tom right after he sees Henja?

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

Characters are an important part of what makes "The Golden Fool" interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Fitz. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of the Narcheska. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Dutiful. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

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