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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 Fitz see the next time he is with Molly?

2. Molly tells Fitz which two people had been in love but didn't marry?

3. Why does the Fool visit Fitz?

4. What does Fitz find in the map room?

5. Why does Kettricken try to act like a proper queen?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Kettricken do to sooth Duke Brawndy's feelings? Why do you think she did this?

2. In Chapter 18, what does Patience tell Fitz about Molly and what does he decide? Do you think it should be his decision alone?

3. How does Regal obtain more money for his use? What does this tell you about Regal's character?

4. What does Burrich demand when he arrives back at Buckkeep from being with Verity?

5. How does Fitz get Regal and his servant out of the king's chamber in order to take him to safety?

6. How does Fitz realize the king has a disease? Do you think this might have made him feel better about the way the king has been acting?

7. What happens when Fitz and Burrich go to Shrewd so he can skill and find out if Verity is alive?

8. Who does Regal produce to be witnesses against Fitz and how does he know them?

9. Who does Fitz find in his room in Chapter 23, what does he do, and what does Molly come and tell him?

10. What message does Chade bring Fitz and what do they do about that?

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

The Fool has now talked of prophecy and a small piece of Fitz's role in such prophecy. Discuss one of the following:

Trace and analyze the occurrences of prophesy in LORD OF CHAOS.

1. Many fantasy novels include some "prophesy" in their storyline. Why do you think this is?

2. Do you think Fitz knowing about the prophesies about him will help him? How could it hinder him?

3. Trace and analyze the occurrences of prophesy in ROYAL ASSASSIN.

Essay Topic 3

When Fitz returns to his room the Fool is still waiting. He tells Fitz where he comes from and then tells him that the reason he came to the kingdom is because of Fitz. The Fool knows the future and tells Fitz the Forged ones and those that create them will cover the land if Fitz' family falls. Fitz's family name is Farseer and the Fool tells Fitz the name was chosen for them because of Fitz. Fitz demands that the Fool leave and that he doesn't want to hear anymore.

1. Why do you the Fool acts the way he does if he is a prophet and can see the future? Use examples from the book and your own reasoning to support your opinion.

2. Why do you think Fitz doesn't want to hear about what the Fool sees as his role in history? Use examples from the book and your own reasoning to support your opinion.

3. In view of the fact that Fitz is basically a teenager at this time do you think his reaction to what the Fool said would be different if he was ten years older? Why or why not?

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