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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. What does Kyril think will work to Talia's advantage?
(a) Talia's connections with the Queen.
(b) Talia's size.
(c) Talia's reputation.
(d) Talia's empathic abilities.

2. Why is it important for a Herald to be present in the Northern Borders?
(a) Because the people feel isolated.
(b) Because so much natural magic is present in the area.
(c) There is no reason the Northern Borders need a Herald more than anyplace else.
(d) Because there are non-human sentients in the area.

3. Where does Keren take Talia?
(a) To sign the code of honor book.
(b) To say goodbye to Alberich.
(c) To a surprise, going-away party.
(d) To say goodbye to Elspeth.

4. What is happening in the tack shed of the companion's field?
(a) A debate.
(b) A party.
(c) A fire.
(d) An argument.

5. For what does Talia petition Selenay?
(a) To be released from her duties for a month.
(b) To be allowed to train as a healer for several months.
(c) To be allowed to go see her father who his dying.
(d) To enter a new trainee into the Collegium.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age do females in the Holderkin take a vow of chastity or marry?

2. What is the first thing the village requests of the Heralds?

3. Who does Kris consult about Talia?

4. Who chooses a new Queen's Own?

5. What is the Queen or King's own?

Short Essay Questions

1. What starts Kris and Talia's journey off a little roughly?

2. How does Talia's gift cause a little tension between Talia and Kris?

3. Why do the Council meetings disturb Talia?

4. What occupies Talia in the three weeks before investiture?

5. What occurs at the tack shed after the investiture?

6. How does Talia adjudicate her first case?

7. What does the reader learn about Talia's life as a child and what Queen Selenay does after hearing the same information?

8. Where do Kris and Dirk take Talia after she checks Rolan's equipment?

9. Who are two essential Heralds?

10. What concerns Talia about Elspeth?

(see the answer keys)

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