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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. Why is Trunia seeking refuge in Glome?
(a) He rebelled against the King and wants to see him dead.
(b) He wants to be King of Glome.
(c) He rebelled against his brother in Phars and was defeated.
(d) He is the new King of Phars but is hated by the people.

2. After the god's voice prevents her from committing suicide, it tells her she must. . .
(a) become Ungit.
(b) die before she dies.
(c) attempt to escape the deadlands.
(d) find Psyche.

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

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

5. Who does the Queen vow to kill at the end of chapter 19?
(a) The King
(b) Poobi
(c) Bardia
(d) Orual

Short Answer Questions

1. Orual's last written words, "I might--" imply what?

2. In her summary of the years that pass, Orual reports that tales of her reign . . .

3. What does Orual realize about her complaint after she has delivered it to the gods?

4. Psyche's biggest fear for the King at the end of the chapter is. . .

5. While Redival professes to grieve for the King and celebrate Orual's succession, she is primarily concerned that. . .

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the story of Istra.

2. In this chapter, what is the source of conflict between Orual and Psyche?

3. What test does Orual propose of Psyche?

4. How does Orual's battle with ugliness come to an end?

5. Describe the last days of the Fox.

6. How does Orual hope to use Trunia and Redival to bring peace to Glome and Phars?

7. Describe the battle between Orual and Argan.

8. How does Bardia hurt Orual's feelings?

9. What is the subject of Orual's book? Why has she written it?

10. What has prepared Orual to rule as queen of Glome?

(see the answer keys)

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