2. Why does Regal want to find Kettricken?
(a) He is concerned she is sick.
(b) He isn't looking for Kettricken.
(c) He is afraid she will find Verity.
(d) Her unborn child could be a challenge to his throne.

3. What does Fitz's group suddenly realize?
(a) That the moon is rising in the wrong direction.
(b) That they have left their own country.
(c) That Fitz has been changed since they have been on this road.
(d) That they have traveled for six months now.

4. Who is questioning Fitz about his plan to kill Regal?
(a) Burrich.
(b) Chade.
(c) Nighteyes.
(d) Verity.

5. What does Fitz worry about with his baby daughter?
(a) He is not worried because he knows the fool will guard the girl.
(b) She would be in danger if her identity is revealed.
(c) She is in rather improverished circumstances.
(d) She is rather sickly.

6. What is the first Duchy that falls to the Red Ships?
(a) Buck.
(b) Keep.
(c) Potter.
(d) Bearns.

7. Why was Kettle exiled from her home?
(a) She kills a man who is casting glamours over the women of the town.
(b) She refuses to marry a man whom her father picked out.
(c) She has the wit.
(d) She skill-dueled a member of her coterie long ago and killed her.

8. Where is Fitz taken?
(a) To see Verity.
(b) To meet up with Regal.
(c) To meetin up with Kettricken.
(d) Moonseye.

9. About whom does Starling ask Fitz?
(a) Kettle.
(b) Nettle.
(c) The Fool.
(d) Molly.

10. Why is Fitz having problems with his writing?
(a) He runs out of ink and paper.
(b) His hands get sore holding the quill.
(c) He has trouble remembering and keeping his attention on the task.
(d) His wolf keeps interrupting him.

11. What is Queen Kettricken attempting to do in Chapter 15?
(a) Contact Fitz through magic.
(b) Find her husband.
(c) Contact Verity through magic.
(d) Find Fitz.

12. With whom do Fitz and Starling connect?
(a) Molly's new husband.
(b) Some smugglers.
(c) Queen Kettricken's former nanny.
(d) Verity's ghost.

13. What does Fitz find out about Regal's residence?
(a) It is a spawling farmhouse.
(b) It's a fortified castle.
(c) He has taken over Shrewd's house.
(d) He lives on a ship.

14. Who rejoins Fitz?
(a) Kettricken.
(b) Nighteyes.
(c) Regal.
(d) Molly.

15. What does Fitz pretend to be to get into Regal's bedchamber before the ball?
(a) A minstrel.
(b) A tailor's apprentice.
(c) A shoemaker.
(d) A chef.