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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Orual's two strengths as Queen are:
(a) The counsel of the Fox and her slave Poobi
(b) The counsel of Bardia and the Fox, and her veil
(c) Her silver mines and her veil
(d) Her veil and her helmet

2. For the first time, Orual feels what emotion behind her veil?
(a) Love
(b) Power
(c) Guilt
(d) Fear

3. Ultimately, Psyche agrees to go ahead with Orual's demands because. . .
(a) she has no other choice is she is to live.
(b) she believes Orual will attack her husband next.
(c) she wants to see her husband's face.
(d) she loves Orual and does not want her to kill herself.

4. After the battle, Orual is angry that Bardia says "The day's work is over" because it implies what?
(a) Bardia's time with her is only duty to him.
(b) He only wants to be with his wife.
(c) He believes she did not act like a lady.
(d) She is working him too hard.

5. Why does "queening" suit Orual so well?
(a) She can concentrate wholly on her love for Bardia.
(b) She can be sure her subjects and slaves are loyal.
(c) She loses herself in her duties and forgets her sorrow over Psyche.
(d) She can control others' actions and decisions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why would Orual rather see her loved ones dead than have their love stolen from her?

2. The fact that Orual does not see the beauty in the journey the second time suggests what?

3. After Orual frees the Fox, she convinces herself that he will leave her. Why?

4. Why does Orual resist the "tyrannically" strong urge to re-cross the river and forgive Psyche?

5. Why is Trunia seeking refuge in Glome?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ansit confess to Orual regarding Bardia?

2. Who visits Orual at the beginning of the chapter? What does he/she want?

3. What help does Orual hope the Gods will provide?

4. What does Orual realize about the inability of humans to communicate with the gods?

5. Describe the last days of the Fox.

6. How does Orual react to the death of Bardia?

7. What is Orual's plan to defeat Argan and rescue Phars?

8. Describe the story of Istra.

9. What conflict comes between Orual and the Fox?

10. How does the God reveal himself to Orual?

(see the answer keys)

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