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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 does Kettricken do the next morning?

2. What does Fitz do when he and the wolf arrive at a small cabin?

3. In Chapter 1 what is the fool doing when Fitz awakens?

4. What did Patience do about Molly?

5. What do Fitz and the wolf do at night?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Burrich criticize Fitz at the beginning of Chapter 5? What would you do if someone said that to you?

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

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

5. 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?

6. 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?

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

8. In Chapter 3, who finds Fitz and takes him to Patience and what happens while he is visiting Patience?

9. What does the Fool tell Fitz in exchange for his favor? How did Fitz respond? Why do you think he responded in that manner?

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

Molly looks at things very differently than Fitz does. She appears to see his devotion to the king as a sign that he loves her less, and he believes that standing up and working for the king may be the way to keep her safe.

1. Discuss why the above statement is an example of poor communication between two friends or lovers. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Write down the steps you believe that Fitz and Molly should take in order to communicate better.

3. It appears that both Molly and Fitz believe hiding some of what they feel or think is best for the other person. Some people believe one should always be honest. Do you agree with this? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

In ROYAL ASSASSIN, there seems to be more individuals/groups who are not trustworthy than are: Discuss one of the following:

1. Name two groups/factions/individuals who are untrustworthy and analyze their actions and impact upon the plot throughout Royal Assassin.

2. Name two groups/factions/individuals who are trustworthy and analyze their actions and impact upon the plot throughout Royal Assassin.

3. Who do you think Fitz trusts in this book and is his trust well founded? Who does he mistrust and why? Give specific examples.

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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