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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 feel about Kettricken's behavior?

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

3. What do King Shrewd and the Fool see in a vision?

4. Who rescues Fitz from some Forged ones?

5. What is Fitz determined not to do with Nighteyes?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Kettricken tell Fitz about her life in Chapter 5 and what does he say? How does she respond?

2. What does Molly tell Fitz and when he questioned her what did he find out? What do Fitz and Molly decide after their confrontation in Chapter 12?

3. Why does Fitz feel strange after being in the smoke in the king's chamber?

4. What does Fitz decide to ask the king about concerning Molly? What does Verity say about this and Fitz's desire for a different position? Why do you think Fitz wants a different position?

5. How does Nighteyes save Fitz's life? Do you think this should change his mind about bonding?

6. What does Fitz do at night with the wolf? Why do you think he's doing that?

7. What does Fitz find out when he returns from his mission for the king and how does he feel about it? Given Regal's attitude towards her what do you think of her going riding with him?

8. What does Fitz find out Kettricken has done in Chapter 9 and what does he do about it? How does she react? Do you think she's being stupid?

9. Who confronts Fitz in Chapter 10 about Kettricken and why? Why do you think they want him to talk to Verity?

10. Who does Fitz find when he goes to look for the Forged ones and what does he do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The next day everyone is ready for vengeance for the attack on Kettricken but she tells them that they should take off their finery and jewels because the ones they are hunting are their brothers and sisters.

1. Discuss what you think Kettricken meant by this statement. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. If there was a disease that made people do what Forged individuals do how would you handle the situation if your brothers and sisters were ill?

3. Discuss in detail what Kettricken's statement tells you about her as a person.

Essay Topic 2

Kettricken doesn't act the way she is expected to in the court but this is beginning to prove to be a help rather than a hindrance.

1. Do you think Kettricken is acting too much like a male for this type of society? Why?

2. Using examples from the text, discuss ways in which Kettricken may be alienating people who expect different behavior from a queen.

3. Discuss a parallel between Kettricken's behavior and one of the first ladies in USA who the public said was overly involved or assertive, e.g. Eleanor Roosevelt, Hilary Clinton, etc.

Essay Topic 3

Fitz stops by Patience's room and Patience tells him that there is a very bitter herb that Molly has been taking that prevents pregnancy but can cause other problems. Fitz decides it will be better if he lets her move on with her life. The next time Fitz sees Molly he is unable to resist her and they sleep together again.

1. People often believe it is the woman's responsibility to practice birth control. Explain your opinion in detail.

2. Fitz appears concerned about the herb Molly is taking when Patience tells him yet when he sees her to break it off he sleeps with her instead. How does this behavior affect your opinion of Fitz's character?

3. Do you think it was wrong of Patience to tell Fitz about Molly since Molly had not told him? Explain your reasoning.

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