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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 did Burrich challenge Galen to?

2. Which of the following increases the closer it gets to Verity's wedding?

3. What topic does Molly share gossip about with Fitz?

4. How long do the mountain people spend in mourning for Rurisk?

5. Where do Burrich, the Fool and Smithy find Fitz?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is sent to accept the princess for Verity and why is this the case?

2. What has happened to Verity and what does this make Chade worry about?

3. How do the days Fitz spends being instructed by Galen go?

4. What happens when Fitz uses his skill to contact Verity?

5. What rule did Kettricken invoke and what does she tell Fitz?

6. What does Fitz learn through his errands for Lady Patience and who helps him with these errands?

7. What events happen in Fitz's dream?

8. What does Fitz see when he goes to the Fool's room and how does it make him feel?

9. What does Fitz do after the horses leave and he is waiting for Galen's summons?

10. What does Fitz realize Mistress Hasty at Buckkeep has changed about his clothes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What information does Fitz learn throughout his journey? Is the information harmful or beneficial? Why do you believe this way? Would Fitz agree with you? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

In the opening chapter of the novel, Fitz refers to himself as a catalyst for many things to follow. What is a catalyst and how would this relate to a person's life story? After reading the novel, do you agree with Fitz? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

At what point in the novel does Fitz become angry with King Shrewd? Is his anger justified? How would you feel had you been in in Fitz's place?

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