Six Duchies Trivia

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1. Fitz is poisoned more than once in Jhaampe on his diplomatic mission at the end of the book. What is the first thing that he is poisoned by? Kex Gum Carris Seed Carryme Apple Wine

2. In Fitz' opinion, where did the tradition of naming royal children after virtues come from? The Skill automatically binds a child to its name, making it impossible for them to go against the virtue they are named for. The first Outislander King had a name which sounded like "Ruler" in the Duchies tongue, and the tradition stuck. A complex ritual is carried out, which binds the child to its name using Skill The first king, from the Outislands, had a name which sounded like "Taker" in the duchies tongue, and the tradition stuck.

3. What was the name of the Forged girl that Chade tried to rehabilitate? Neaira Nettle Netta Nell

4. In the "Man" ceremony, in which Fitz is indoctrinated into a secret society, three living things are placed into his hands. What are they and what does he do with them? Bird, Beast and Plant; he kills the bird and the plant, but lets the beast go Fish, Bird and Beast: he lets them all go Fish, Insect and Bird; he lets them all go Fish, Bird and Beast; he kills the bird and lets the fish and the beast go

5. What was distinctive about Crossfire's coterie? They rebelled against their king All posessed both Wit and Skill All the members were in some way disabled or disfigured They were not mutually selected, but chosen by their Skillmaster

6. To what Biblical character do the stories of the Fool's origins most closely correspond? Elijah Moses Isaac Jesus

7. Which Farseer king conquered the inland territories which became known as the Duchy of Farrow? King Ruler King Conquerer King Wisdom King Victor

8. The people of the mountain kingdoms have some strange traditions. One of them is called sequestering. What does it involve? A young warrior leaves the tribe for a period to show he can be self-sufficient A holy person goes into the wilderness to live in communion with nature A prince or princess leaves home and lives alone for a time to prove that they are hardy enough to become ruler An elderly person goes into voluntary exile to die

9. What was the occupation of Galen's father? Carpenter Scribe Joiner Weaver

10. Which two rivers border the rich vineyards of Tilth? The Bear and the Vin The Cold and the Vin The Gem and the Bear The Cold and the Bear