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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. At her first book club meeting, Morwenna is disappointed that most of the attendees are what?

2. What cousin does Morwenna say stopped believing in fairies and became interested in football after a certain age?

3. Where was the author Ursula Le Guin born and raised?

4. How old is Morwenna in 1975?

5. Glorfindel instructs Morwenna that she must travel to a ruin nicknamed what when she visits an ancient ruin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the narrative style of "Among Others". In what format are the events of the novel retold?

2. What objects and effects are a part of the ritual Morwenna does to protect herself from her mother in the fifth section of the novel?

3. What is the dominant passion that Morwenna has in the novel? How does this passion affect her character?

4. How is magic uses metaphorically by the author in the fifth section of the novel?

5. Who does Morwenna strike up a friendship with from the book club? Where do they first meet outside of the library?

6. Where does Morwenna perform a ritual alongside Glorfindel? What actions does she take in the ritual?

7. How is the character of Wim introduced in the novel? What mystery surrounds Wim?

8. Why has Morwenna traveled with her sister to the factory in the opening of the novel?

9. In what ways are characters revealed in literature? How does this relate to the character of Wim?

10. Describe the first letter Morwenna receives from her mother at Arlilnghurst. Why does Morwenna treasure the letter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the setting of the novel. What events took place during 1979 and 1980 which create atmosphere in the book? How is Morwenna affected by the global and international events? Are these events discussed at the book club or with others?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Morwenna's inability to relate to Moira and other friends in South Wales. What does this symbolize regarding Morwenna's character development? How has the theme of maturation expanded in this section of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and analyze the character of Grampar. How does Grampar feel about Morwenna's mother? How does Morwenna feel about her grandfather? What led to Grampar's hospitalization?

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