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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 Chade tell Tom he must do?

2. What do some of the Old Blood want from the Queen?

3. Why is Hap not with Svanja?

4. With what weapon will Tom fight?

5. Why is Burrich prejudiced against Wit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Tom notice when he looks in the mirror after being healed?

2. What does the Queen do about the Witted?

3. What does Civil do about the meeting between the Queen and the Old Blood and how does everyone feel about his action?

4. What is Golden, why does Kebal hate him and what does Golden say Kebal will do if she comes to power?

5. How does Tom heal from his stab wound?

6. What idea does Tom discuss in the epilogue?

7. How does Tom get Thick's red whistle to him, what does he tell Dutiful and Thick and what does Dutiful think of Thick?

8. What does Hap tell Tom about Svanja and what is Tom's response?

9. Why is Swift at court and what is the Queen's decision about him?

10. What does Tom say to Golden before he leaves?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"The Golden Fool" is one book in a series of novels involving the Farseers. Discuss the following.

1. What are a couple advantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.

2. What are a couple disadvantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.

3. Do you prefer to read a standalone book, or a series of books with the same main characters? Explain your response.

4. Do you think it is easier or more difficult (or about the same) to write a standalone book versus one in a series? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of "The Golden Fool", identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in "The Golden Fool". (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss "The Golden Fool" based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if it is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider "The Golden Fool" a successful novel? What about young teens?

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