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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. Which character twirls on her toes in Poem 4?

2. What is the main character's midnight snack in Poem 6?

3. In Poem 1, what actions are the dragons responsible for?

4. Which character is afraid of the flashing lights during Poem 4?

5. Which character in Poem 2 is dressed in a mackintosh and wings?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens outside the inn when it snows?

2. What special features does the car described in Poem 2 have on the outside?

3. Why does Blake enjoy the company of the Man in the Marmalade Hat in Poem 5?

4. Is the boy comforted during Poem 3?

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

6. What kind of form does Poem 1 have?

7. What is the relationship between Nancy and Miss Pratt?

8. Describe the driver mentioned in Poem 2.

9. What is the Basilisk mentioned in Poem 6?

10. What is the surprising contrast in the character of the rabbit that Poem 4 reveals?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As a metaphorical character, the Man in the Marmalade Hat is quite appealing. Choose one of the 3 options below to write about.

1) What are some actions or behaviors that he performs that are of greater significance?

2) How does he appeal to the other characters? What emotions does he evoke in them?

3) How does the Man in the Marmalade Hat reveal that he is a peacemaker?

Essay Topic 2

The journey along the Milky Way is symbolic of inner personal growth. Give 3 examples of change that characters experience along this trip.

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of taking a spiritual journey versus just a physical one? How does this affect the boy in particular?

Part 1) What is the difference in the journeys of the boy versus the Rat?

Part 2) Describe the boy's experience at the end and how it varies greatly from his arrival. What new friends has he made? What fears has he conquered?

Part 3) Of all the travelers, who gains the most knowledge and understanding from this adventure? Why?

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