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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. With what weapon is Jude threatening Prince Cardan when she kisses him in the end of Chapter 25?

2. Oriana tells Jude in Chapter 18, "If the Court isn't busy drinking poison, then it's busy drinking" what (205)?

3. For how long does Cardan promise his service to Jude in Chapter 26?

4. What does Taryn say she gave of Jude's to Tatterfell to keep her quiet about Jude's absence last night in Chapter 17?

5. Where is Jude summoned to meet with Prince Dain in Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is foreshadowed in the conversation between Locke and Jude at the Coronation Ball?

2. What does Jude convince Vivi to do in Chapter 28?

3. What does Prince Balekin do during the coronation ceremony in Chapter 20?

4. Why is Prince Dain angry with Jude in Chapter 18? How does she respond?

5. Where is Jude in the beginning of the Epilogue? Why?

6. What does Jude learn about Prince Dain's past actions in Chapter 22?

7. Why and how has Prince Cardan's role in the novel changed in Book Two, Chapter 21?

8. What does Jude realize about Oak in Chapter 24?

9. Who is Sophie and why does Jude try to rescue her?

10. What plan does Vivi propose to Jude in Chapter 23? How does Jude respond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss three examples of symbolism in The Cruel Prince. What does each symbol represent? How does this symbol connect to the novel's themes? To what character(s) is the symbol related?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the character of Vivi in The Cruel Prince. How is Vivi different from her sisters? How old is she in the main narrative? What are Vivi's main motivations? What actions does she take to fulfill those objectives?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the character of Prince Balekin in The Cruel Prince. What are Balekin's motivations? What are his actions in the story? What role does Prince Balekin play in the novel's plot?

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