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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. Jonathan believes heaven ought not have natural __________.

2. How far are the gulls on Earth from Heaven?

3. What will traveling in the past and in the future help Jonathan to know the meaning of? Kindness and __________.

4. Only on occasion does Jonathan remember using wings in the fight for _________.

5. What color is Jonathan when he appears beside Fletcher?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sullivan declare about Jonathan in relation to his approach to learning?

2. What does Jonathan remember to use his wings for, only on occasion, however?

3. What does Chiang tell Jonathan to forget about as he attempts to learn how to transport himself?

4. What is the one thing Chiang thinks Jonathan needs to work on as he continues to develop his flying and his abilities?

5. What is the saying Jonathan remembers about Heaven in relation to fatigue?

6. What is Chiang's response to Jonathan's question about whether this place is heaven or not?

7. What does Jonathan notice about the other gulls, but he falls asleep before he can try out this technique?

8. Who is Jonathan's initial instructor when he arrives in this strange land?

9. What are Jonathan's new wings seemingly made out of when he is flying in the new world?

10. Describe what happens when Chiang passes to the other world, or transfigures, as many might call it.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Chiang vanishes, it seems to be a surprise to the reader and to the Gulls in the story. This apparent transfiguration seems to also be symbolic of Chiang's place in his learning.

Part 1: Describe the scene in which Chiang vanishes from view.

Part 2: What is thought to have happened that caused Chiang to vanish?

Part 3: Do you think this vanishing was meant to be taken literally or metaphorically? Why?

Essay Topic 2

The cycle of the story continues with Jonathan coming to Fletcher as his new guru. The story continues with Jonathan wanting to impart his knowledge to the next generation of Gulls.

Part 1: How does Jonathan contact Fletcher and become his new teacher?

Part 2: What is Fletcher's response to this occurrence?

Part 3: Why does Fletcher seem to need Jonathan's guidance? Or does he? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

The idea of the master's place in a student's life is also questioned in the last part of the book. In the relationship of Fletcher and Jonathan, the way these two Gulls interact impacts them both greatly.

Part 1: What does Fletcher decide to do in order to help spread the word about the lessons he's learned?

Part 2: Why does Jonathan remain at the side of Fletcher? Was this a good idea? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why does Jonathan have to help Fletcher using one of Chiang's techniques? Was this a good idea? Why or why not?

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