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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. What is the biggest surprise awaiting the boy inside the room in Poem 3?
(a) The loft.
(b) A rabbit.
(c) A bear.
(d) A cat.

2. In Poem 1, what actions are the dragons responsible for?
(a) Chasing away children.
(b) Cooking and baking.
(c) Fighting.
(d) Guarding the inn.

3. When asked if the other characters are coming, which character in the Frontispiece replies "soon"?
(a) Moon.
(b) Star.
(c) Marmalade Man.
(d) Air.

4. What is the destination of the exciting journey involving fantasy characters in the Introduction?
(a) The attic.
(b) The inn.
(c) The garden.
(d) The heavens.

5. In Poem 6, what does the main character's breakfast consist of?
(a) Pancakes.
(b) Two eggs over easy.
(c) A small wren.
(d) Shortbread.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character in the Introduction had measles at seven?

2. What is the emotion created during Poem 7?

3. Which creature mentioned in Poem 3 speaks in italics?

4. What is the illustration mentioned in Poem 7?

5. What object mentioned in Poem 2 contains the inscription "Blake's Celestial Limousine?"

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Man in the Marmalade Hat mentioned in Poem 5.

2. Why is the inn so appealing to travelers?

3. How does the bear comfort the boy in Poem 3?

4. Describe the little boy's appearance in the Frontispiece.

5. What is the whimsical event that occurs during Poem 7?

6. What does the Frontispiece accomplish?

7. Describe the room mentioned in Poem 3.

8. What happens outside the inn when it snows?

9. What is the inscription in the book of poems mentioned in the Introduction?

10. What does Nancy think about when she stares at the glowing stars on her ceiling?

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