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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Twelve.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a Holding?
(a) The crown's possessions.
(b) The jewels and money of a noble.
(c) The hand a card dealer keeps.
(d) A community of people, on the outer edge of the Kingdom.

2. What is revealed about the harassment of Talia?
(a) It is to get back at Talia's father.
(b) Talia is overreacting to typical pranks.
(c) It is part of a general plot to rid the Queen of counsel.
(d) It is because the students are upset that a commoner is designated the Queen's Own.

3. Why does Talia take a different route from the stables one day?
(a) To check on her new saddle at the leather shop.
(b) To find out if the boat is back bringing her best friend.
(c) To get out of the wind.
(d) To check on a robin's nest.

4. How does Talia fight back?
(a) She fights the way her weaponmaster teachers her.
(b) She calls for Rolan.
(c) She uses her sword.
(d) She throws one of them in the river.

5. What does Elcarth mention that makes Talia's eyes light up?
(a) Weapons training.
(b) An extensive library.
(c) That Rolan is her companion.
(d) Archery training.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elcarth notice about Talia?

2. What book is Talia reading at the opening of Chapter 1?

3. What does Talia trust the horse to do?

4. What special duties does Talia study?

5. Why do Skif and Talia dress all in black?

(see the answer key)

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