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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 kind of creature is Richard's pet?

2. In Simona's dreams, what musical instrument does she hear?

3. If Richard sits back and does nothing, who will be able to conquer the lands he is sworn to protect?

4. Who kills the duke in order to make it look like he was killed by mriswith?

5. Who casts a spell on the hostage's wife after cutting off her left nipple?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the Sisters of the Dark want Richard to die?

2. Why does Gratch watch the woods while sitting with Richard on the steps?

3. Why do men on the boat leer at the Sisters of the Dark?

4. Why does Tobias slap the face of the dead hunter?

5. How does Richard kill the mriswith that appears in the General's room?

6. What horror awaits Tobias when he enters the area where the old woman and her granddaughter were imprisoned?

7. How does Tobias decided that the Creator is the dream walker?

8. How does Verna learn that someone was snooping in her office?

9. What does the Mord Sith that dies at the hand of a mriswith confess to Richard?

10. What does Richard say must be done for freedom at the Confessor's Palace?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Power plays a significant role in the book. Goodkind refers to the power games of the Sisters of the Dark versus the Sisters of the Light. Discuss the use of politics in the novel. How does politics influence the actions of the main characters of Richard, Zedd, Kahlan, Verna, Jagang, and others? Also, examine the use of politics in relationships.

Essay Topic 2

Goodkind uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples, making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Goodkind constantly brings up metaphors and imagery associated with strength. Give 3 examples of how strength is portrayed and characters who unexpectedly show great confidence.

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