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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In her summary of the years that pass, Orual reports that tales of her reign . . .
(a) do not do her justice.
(b) have died out completely.
(c) are exaggerated by the people.
(d) make her out to be a criminal.

2. That Orual's father reveals she is Ungit is an example of . . .
(a) hyperbole.
(b) point of View.
(c) irony.
(d) allusion.

3. While Redival professes to grieve for the King and celebrate Orual's succession, she is primarily concerned that. . .
(a) Orual should share the throne with her.
(b) Orual should find her a good husband.
(c) Orual should appoint her an advisor.
(d) Orual should allow her to leave Glome.

4. Even though the King is not home to catch her, Orual slinks back into the palace because. . .
(a) she feels guilty for her actions.
(b) she is hiding from the gods.
(c) she is hiding from the King.
(d) she wants to surprise the Fox.

5. What is Orual's plan to avoid war with Phars and still defeat Argan?
(a) She will use Trunia as bait for Argan, then kill them both.
(b) She will challenge him herself to a single fight.
(c) She will send her armies to challenge Argan.
(d) She will gather an army and storm Phars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What prevents Bardia from accompanying Orual a second time?

2. To prepare Orual for killing a man, Bardia insists that she. . .

3. Orual's successor as ruler of Glome will be:

4. Why does Orual resist the "tyrannically" strong urge to re-cross the river and forgive Psyche?

5. For the first time, Orual feels what emotion behind her veil?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Orual hope to use Trunia and Redival to bring peace to Glome and Phars?

2. Who visits Orual at the beginning of the chapter? What does he/she want?

3. In this chapter, what is the source of conflict between Orual and Psyche?

4. What does Ansit confess to Orual regarding Bardia?

5. Describe the last days of the Fox.

6. Describe the story of Istra.

7. What is Orual's plan to defeat Argan and rescue Phars?

8. What test does Orual propose of Psyche?

9. What are Orual's strengths as a queen?

10. What is the subject of Orual's book? Why has she written it?

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