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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 the experience of Bink as a salamander teach him about Trent?

2. Why didn't Fanchon come and help him?

3. What was the first thing that Fanchon did when she recovered?

4. What is the only way Chameleon will disarm her bomb?

5. What is making the pursuit through the forest?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was the trio's departure this time from the castle, different from when they arrived?

2. What was the point of the conversation while making bricks?

3. How does Trent know that he won't be put across the shield again?

4. What were the two conditions Trent had to fulfill to stay in Xanth?

5. How did Chester react to Bink's mention of Herman the Hermit?

6. What were the transformations Bink endured, and what was the purpose of each?

7. What is the assumed purpose of the magic sniffer?

8. What did Trent promise his soldiers?

9. Why does Trent dislike transforming monsters?

10. Why couldn't Trent finish Bink off?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define the symbolism of Mundania, and what it represents in the story. Draw parallels to our world. Do you think Mundania is supposed to represent our world? How and why?

Essay Topic 2

In ways other than magic, in what ways do Xanth and Mundania differ? What elements of Mundane nature are more barbaric and uncivilized than the Xanthians? Explain why you've taken these points of view.

Essay Topic 3

Why was the Magician Trent considered so evil? Use quotes from the book. Do you agree or disagree with this character's judgment? Why or why not?

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