Graceling Test | Final Test - Hard

Kristin Cashore
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 148 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Graceling Test | Final Test - Hard

Kristin Cashore
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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. About whom is Po concerned as they approach Monsea?

2. How does King Leck catch up to Ashen?

3. Why does Katsa jump into the water in front of Bitterblue?

4. Why does Katsa have to walk instead of ride?

5. What does Katsa notice about King Ror?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the weather like in the mountains where Katsa and Po are climbing, where do they sleep and what does Po remember about his time in the mountains with his family?

2. How is Po when Katsa finds him and what does he say that shocks her?

3. How do Po and Katsa find Bitterblue?

4. How does Katsa get Bitterblue through the pass?

5. What does Katsa do before she and Bitterblue leave Po?

6. Who returns to Monsea with Katsa and Bitterblue and why?

7. What do Katsa and Bitterblue do when they arrive in Monsea? Who goes with them and why?

8. What does Po tell Katsa about his attempt on Leck?

9. How do Po and Katsa find a place for Po to hide?

10. Why does Katsa begin to teach Bitterblue how to fight and what does she teach her? How does the ship crew help?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of "Graceling", identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement.) Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in "Graceling". (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot.) Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1. Who is/are the protagonists of the story and why?

2. Who is/are the antagonists of the story and why?

3. Which 3 secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot?

4. Are any of the characters dispensable and which ones? Why or why not?

5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

One of the common elements of fantasy is the presence of some sort of magic. Discuss the following:

1. What sort of cultural problems do you think the United States would have if it were suddenly discovered that 1% of its population possessed magical abilities similar to being Graced?

2. If you had a choice of being Graced, which Grace skill would you chose? Why?

3. Would you want to part of the 1% of the population that possesses magical abilities? Why or why not?

4. Do you think most people would use their magical abilities for good or evil? Explain.

(see the answer keys)

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