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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 does Ged see on his return to the real world?
(a) Death
(b) Pechvarry pointing a rifle at him
(c) Nothing but blackness
(d) The Shadow

2. What is the name of the ship in which Ged travels to Roke?
(a) The Darkness
(b) The Shady One
(c) The Black Stallion
(d) The Shadow

3. What part of Gont is East Port?
(a) Ten Alders
(b) Eleven Elms
(c) Nine Alders
(d) Ten Elders

4. At what age does Duny have his naming ceremony?
(a) 21
(b) 13
(c) 15
(d) 18

5. What does Ged ask the main dragon to do?
(a) Say a spell
(b) To help the island rather than kill them
(c) Take him away from the island
(d) Make a deal with him

Short Answer Questions

1. How do people on the island respond to Ged's questions?

2. What does the man from the mountains believe about Duny?

3. What is special about the man from the mountains?

4. What does the Dragon say he knows?

5. Where does Hardic have his roots?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do you think Duny has anything that initially sets him out from others?

2. What does Le Guin show about Ged's character when he is looking for the school?

3. What do you think the differences are between a town witch and a wizard?

4. Why do you think Ged opts to take a position in Gorning?

5. Why do you think Jasper and Ged become such enemies?

6. What part has tradition, ancient artifacts, and ancient languages played in the story so far?

7. Do you think Duny's Aunt initially sets out to use him?

8. How is pride proving Ged's biggest obstacle?

9. Why do you think it is important for Ged to have a nemesis like Jasper?

10. What signs of maturity does Ged show against the dragon?

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