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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. Why did the people standing on the bridge move to the side, even though they did not have to do so?

2. Abby knows that the _________ is the spell cast by a sorceress, and apparently it's the same name as one cast by a wizard.

3. Abby knows that she will be doomed to an eternity with the Keeper of __________ for she has no other choice in the matter.

4. The Mother Confessor tells Abby that the man who was killed by the First Wizard was not ______________.

5. Thomas says that the symbol the First Wizard draws is not fully understood by the council, and it is sheer ________ to unleash it.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the explanation of the bone that Abby carries with her, the one that she uses to try to encourage the help of the First Wizard?

2. What happens to the magic that is sent to a Mord-Sith in order to kill or to hurt them?

3. Why doesn't the old woman begin to say something to the nobleman about his rudeness?

4. What does the sorcerer tell the people about a request that is denied by the wizard when it is asked?

5. What is the reason the First Wizard gives to Abby as an explanation as to why he can not help her on her quest?

6. What does Abby pray to the spirits for before she goes into the room to see the wizards?

7. What is Mariska's response when Abby shares with her that the First Wizard will not help her?

8. How will the people be seen when they enter into the keep, according to the woman who greets them?

9. What is different about the Grace symbol that the First Wizard draws on the ground in front of the others?

10. Why does Abby's bracelet begin to warm her skin when she is waiting in line to see the wizards?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Mother Confessor can confess someone else in order to bring them completely under her control.

Part 1: Do you think it's right to take the free will of another person?

Part 2: Why do you think the Mother Confessor decides to confess the Mord-Sith?

Part 3: Would you want to be a person who can take the free will of someone else away? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The D'Haran used the people of the village, including women and children as shields in the battle.

Part 1: Why do you think war has to happen? Does it have to happen?

Part 2: Why do you think the D'Haran decided to use people as shields in their battles? Is this cunning or cowardly?

Part 3: What are your initial impressions of the D'Haran when you first hear of them in Abby's stories?

Essay Topic 3

Abby saves the child of Zedd, though she is upset that she could not save her own child too.

Part 1: Why do you think Abby was so willing to save the child of Zedd?

Part 2: Do you think you would have tried to save your own child first had you been in Abby's shoes?

Part 3: Do you think the needs of others should always come before the needs of yourself?

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