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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 color is the satin dress of the Confessor, as seen by Abby as she rides by the group of people?

2. Those who are waiting to see the wizard are told to keep their __________ short since the war is hot and of great importance.

3. Abby says that she has never met a _______ before, nor has she known anyone who has in her lifetime.

4. The Mother Confessor tells Abby that the First Wizard was _________ on two legs when he was a child.

5. By killing the nobleman, the First Wizard condemned _____________ to death as well, which makes Abby feel sad for him.

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 is the purpose of the shadow people that Panis Rahl is using in the war, according to the Mother Confessor?

3. What does the old woman tell Abby about the bracelet that Abby is wearing as they are standing in line outside the Keep?

4. What was the opinion of Thomas when he saw what the First Wizard was doing with the Grace symbol drawing?

5. What was the tactic of 'dulling the enemies' weapons' that Abby describes as being the situation in her own village?

6. Why is a Mord-Sith such a terrible person to meet in battle, according to the Mother Confessor?

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

8. Why doesn't Abby think that her bracelet is worth anything to anyone else after the women tells her that it might be valuable?

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

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

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

Mariska tells Abby horrible things about her own daughter, which upset Abby before she goes to see the First Wizard.

Part 1: Why do you think Mariska decides to be cruel to Abby?

Part 2: What might you have done if you were in Abby's shoes and talking with Mariska?

Part 3: Do you think Mariska is an enemy or a friend in the story? Why?

Essay Topic 3

The wizards may not always grant every request as they might realize there is a greater need for things to happen they way they happen.

Part 1: Do you think it's fair for wizards to turn people down? Why or why not?

Part 2: How do you think you would feel if you were turned down after making a strong request to a wizard?

Part 3: Why do you think the greater need is more important than the needs of the individual?

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