A Wizard of Earthsea | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 1, Warriors in the Mist

1. Do you think Duny has anything that initially sets him out from others?

2. Do you think Duny's Aunt initially sets out to use him?

3. What do you think the differences are between a town witch and a wizard?

4. Why does Le Guin present a wizard's name as so important?

5. Describe Duny's life on Gont?

6. Why do you think Duny receives his new name on his 13th birthday?

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