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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 are the Acharis later called?

2. What does the Empress ask the Old Man to do?

3. Grograman tells Bastian about The Temple of how many doors?

4. Atreyu does what to cheer Bastian up, after Bastian's attempt to help the Acharis fails?

5. Why does Bastian stall their arrival at the Ivory Tower?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Bastian the first one that Grograman has ever talked to?

2. What does Bastian find that the people of Amarganth like to do and what problem do they have with their hobby?

3. Who is the Old Man of Wandering Mountain and why does the Empress try to find him?

4. Who are the Know-Nothings?

5. As they travel towards the Ivory Tower without really knowing their destination, what does Atreyu begin to notice about Bastian?

6. What happens when Bastian spends the night in Grograman's castle?

7. Who is Grograman and what is the relationship between him, Perilin and Goab?

8. What happens when Bastian asks the other knights about Hynreck?

9. Describe how Bastian's wish for wisdom backfires on him.

10. Who do the orchids belong to and what happens as the travelers pass through them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Much of the story is about the power to manipulate people or events. Using examples from the story, as well as daily life, explain ways in which people try to manipulate both other people and situations. Do you feel that it is ever good or necessary to try to manipulate others or a situation? Explain your answer in detail.

Essay Topic 2

To return home, Bastian has to find the Water of LIfe. Later, when reunited with his father, Bastian sees his father cry and realizes that he has brought his father the Water of Life after all. Write a detailed explanation of what you think the Water of Life represents in the book, as well as in real life. Is the Water of Life different to different people? What is your version of the Water of Life?

Essay Topic 3

In the beginning of the story, Bastian steals a book. He feels compelled to do so. Do you feel that there is ever a good reason for a person to steal? Was it OK for Bastian to take the book, since he later returned it? Explain your answer in detail.

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