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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 is the name of the people who think communally and help Bastian cross the sea?
2. What are the Acharis later called?
3. Why does Bastian admit that he waited so long to help the Empress?
4. What are the residents of the strange town called?
5. How many days away is Bastian's coronation when Xayide convinces him to take over as the Childlike Emperor?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the image of Bastian, as the Empress sees him.
2. What happens when the group finally reaches the Ivory Tower?
3. What story does Bastian tell the people of Amarganth and how does it help them?
4. Describe where the Old Man of Wandering Mountain lives.
5. Who are the Know-Nothings?
6. What are the knights that Bastian meets, after he leaves the Temple, on their way to do?
7. What does Bastian find that the people of Amarganth like to do and what problem do they have with their hobby?
8. Describe Atreyu's meeting with the Empress.
9. How does the tournament in Amarganth end?
10. Who is Dame Eyola and how does she help Bastian?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Fantastica and the real world are forever tied together. Use examples from the story to explain how what goes on in one affects what goes on in the other.
Essay Topic 2
The theme of four forces is a common one in the book. There are the four messengers we meet when Bastian first begins reading, the four Wind Giants and the four Knights, to name a few. Using examples from the book, write about what you think the four forces represent and how they add to the book.
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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