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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 word from Chapter 13 refers to the practice of protecting oneself against a poison by gradually self-administering non-lethal amounts?

2. What is the only antidote to the fruit that is shoved in Jude's face in Chapter 11?

3. Who is the High King Eldred's grandmother?

4. What faerie poison "makes your blood race until your heart stops," according to Jude in Chapter 15 (149)?

5. Who says in Chapter 11, "Prophecy is for hags and small folk" (92)?

Short Essay Questions

1. What conflict occurs between Jude and Valerian in Chapter 16?

2. How is the theme of deceit highlighted in Chapter 10?

3. How is Jude's character established in Chapter 2? What information does the reader learn about Jude?

4. How is Prince Cardan treated and regarded by his peers and the teachers at the school?

5. What does Madoc reveal to his children regarding the High King in Chapter 5? Why is this important information?

6. How is Prince Cardan's character introduced in Chapter 3? What does the reader learn about Cardan?

7. What is revealed of the letter that Jude brings to Prince Dain in Chapter 13?

8. What foreshadowing is seen in Noggle's lesson in Chapter 11?

9. How does Vivi differ from Jude and Taryn?

10. What is one example of foreshadowing in Chapter 9 and what does it foretell?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss Jude's plot for the High Crown in the novel. How does Jude enact her plan? Who assists her? What is the outcome of Jude's plan as it comes to fruition?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the narrative style in The Cruel Prince. From what point of view is the story related? Is the narrative in the present, future, or past tense? What is the significance of each of these choices by the author?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the importance of the tournament for Jude in the novel. Why does Jude want to participate in the tournament so badly? What stands in her way? How does Jude overcome these obstacles?

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