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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When will Anodos make the discovery told to him by the small woman?
(a) The day after his birthday.
(b) The day before his birthday.
(c) The day of his birthday.
(d) Two days after his birthday.

3. What does Anodos remove with his knife from an image he finds as he explores his surroundings?
(a) Moss.
(b) Mud.
(c) Rock.
(d) Sand.

4. Why does the knight leave Anodos?
(a) Anodos insults the knight.
(b) The shadow touches the knight.
(c) The knight must hide when it is dark out.
(d) The knight sees a damsel in distress.

5. In what position is the figure of the woman that Anodos finds after he finishes uncovering it with his knife?
(a) Sitting.
(b) Crouching.
(c) Standing.
(d) Lying on her side.

6. In the story Anodos retells about women with wings, what happens to the woman who finds a snowdrop flower?
(a) She loses her wings.
(b) Her wings change color.
(c) She dies.
(d) She is blinded.

7. What does the woman at the farmhouse tell Anodos he must do before he can return home?
(a) Learn the magic words that will destroy the Ash tree.
(b) Read the entire tale of Sir Galahad.
(c) Travel through Fairy Land.
(d) Save someone from the Maiden of the Alder.

8. What does the young girl shout out about the Ash tree?
(a) It is falling over.
(b) It is waking up.
(c) It is moving toward Anodos and the woman.
(d) It is dying.

9. What is Anodos doing as he looks around his room at the beginning of Chapter 2?
(a) Waking up.
(b) Sleepwalking.
(c) Watering his plants.
(d) Washing his face.

10. What are the flower fairies doing when Anodos sees them?
(a) Discussing the death of a friend.
(b) Performing a scene from a play.
(c) Arranging flowers.
(d) Planning their reaction to the Ash tree.

11. What does the small woman call Anodos?
(a) She calls him "friend."
(b) She calls him Anodos.
(c) She calls him by her deceased husband's name.
(d) She calls him "son."

12. What does Anodos notice about the animals of the forest?
(a) There aren't any.
(b) They are somewhat friendly.
(c) They run in terror from Anodos.
(d) They are aggressive and vicious.

13. What is peculiar about the flowers themselves that Anodos sees?
(a) The flowers float in the air.
(b) The flowers hum.
(c) The flowers give off their own light.
(d) The flowers have no fragrance.

14. What does the woman tell Anodos about the Ash tree?
(a) Stay away from it.
(b) It is invisisble during the day.
(c) It is the only tree in the forest that is not harmful.
(d) It is the source of the woodland sounds.

15. What does Anodos acquire from the source of the woman's voice to defend himself against the Ash?
(a) A magic chant.
(b) A troop of fairies.
(c) A candle.
(d) A protective garland.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Anodos think the footpath must lead?

2. What part of Anodos' room is affected by the flow from the wash basin?

3. To what typical fairy-tale figure can the small woman be compared?

4. When Anodos cannot reach a conclusion about his feelings for the Maiden of the Alder, what does he think about next?

5. What does the stone maiden do when Anodos awakens her?

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