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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. How does Fitz react to the Fool's assertions?

2. Why does Fitz spill the wine Patience gives him?

3. Who poisoned Fitz?

4. Why did Burrich sound the alarm about Kettricken?

5. What did Patience do about Molly?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Burrich hear in the tavern where Fitz and he stop on the way to Buckkeep?

2. What does the king tell Fitz about a woman in a neighboring town in Chapter 5 and what does Fitz do about it?

3. Where does Fitz take Nighteyes to hunt and what does he do with him in Chapter 11?

4. How do the people at the palace feel about the Forged ones' encounter with Kettricken and what does she tell them?

5. What does Fitz find out about Kettricken and how does he find it out? Do you think this is important?

6. What does the Fool ask of Fitz in Chapter 14 and what is Fitz's response?

7. Who trains Fitz as an assassin, who knows this and to whom is Fitz sworn in service?

8. What animal does Fitz buy in town, what does he do with it and why?

9. What does the cook tell Fitz about the death of the Forged ones that Fitz encountered? Why do you think this would concern Fitz?

10. What does Fitz ask Verity about Regal and how does Verity respond in Chapter 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Royal Assassin falls in the genre called fantasy. Discuss the following:

1. What is the definition of genre? Fantasy genre? How do you know Royal Assassin falls in the genre of fantasy? Give examples.

2. Other than entertainment, why do you think people might read fantasy?

3. Fantasy is sometimes considered second-rate fiction--i.e., that it is not good enough to be studied in academe. Why do you think this is true? Do you think it is a valid argument?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss one of the following:

Trace and analyze the theme of power throughout ROYAL ASSASSIN.

Trace and analyze the theme of magic throughout ROYAL ASSASSIN.

Trace and analyze the theme of evil throughout ROYAL ASSASSIN.

Essay Topic 3

King Shrewd is obviously insane or very ill or both. Discuss one of the following?

1. How does King Shrewd's mental and/or physical health impact the situation in Royal Assassin?

2. A number of insane rulers have been tolerated in the "real" world who have wrecked havoc with their people's lives and country's well being. Should a king/queen retain sovereignty if it is obvious they are not fit to rule?

3. Why do you think insane rulers are often allowed to make poor decisions that affect a great number of people?

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