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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Anodos swims in the basin -- above the water, he is in the basin, but where does he seem to be below the water?
(a) In a sea.
(b) In a river of pixie dust.
(c) In the air.
(d) In a field of flower petals.

2. Why does Anodos choose singing to make the white lady appear when he is in the crimson hall?
(a) The dancers tell him to sing.
(b) Singing soothes him.
(c) He doesn't know how to play an instrument.
(d) Singing is what woke her in the stone cave.

3. What is the young girl Anodos meets on the edge of the woods doing as she walks toward him?
(a) Reciting poetry.
(b) Singing.
(c) Laughing.
(d) Warning him.

4. What does Anodos notice about the water in the huge basin in which he swims?
(a) The water has a hypnotic fragrance.
(b) The water seems to float above the surface of the basin.
(c) The water disappears when he touches it, but returns when he no longer touches it.
(d) The water is the purest he's ever seen.

5. What words are inscribed on the lamp that is surrounded by white marble statues in the crimson hall?
(a) "BEWARE!"
(b) "TOUCH NOT!"
(c) "DO NOT TOUCH!"
(d) "CARPE DIEM!"

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anodos remove with his knife from an image he finds as he explores his surroundings?

2. What does Anodos' shadow do when it comes out of the room to which Anodos opened the door?

3. What are the humans doing that Anodos sees as he continues his journey?

4. What thought comforts Anodos when he worries the Ash may be searching for him?

5. How does the woman in the cottage on the island help Anodos fall asleep?

(see the answer key)

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