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1. What does Jude compare sword practice to?

Jude compares sword practice to chess. Only it is chess played with the entire body. It is chess that leaves her bruised, tired, and frustrated with the world and with herself. On further reflection, she wonders if sword practice is more like learning how to ride a bicycle.

2. How is the High King of Faerie described at the beginning of Chapter 1?

The High King of Faerie is lounging on his throne with his crown at an angle on his head. He wears a scarlet cloak pinned at his shoulders and falling to the floor. He wears an earring in one ear and many rings on his fingers. His mouth is soft and sullen.

3. In Chapter 1, what does Jude say that she did five months ago?

Jude says that five months ago she forced Cardan on the throne of Elfhame as her puppet king. Five months ago, she had betrayed her family, and her sister had carried her little brother to the mortal realm and away from the crown, he might have worn. It has also been five months since she has slept for more than a few hours at a time.

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