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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. Whom is Rinaldo avoiding?
2. What does Rinaldo explain about the castle servants?
3. Who is Scarazoni?
4. Why does Mangus chastise Fabrizio?
5. Where does Count Scarazoni go?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is also watching the ghost that Fabrizio sees? What does this person do?
2. What happens as Fabrizio is finding his way to the kitchen?
3. How often does Teresina see the ghost? Has anyone else seen it?
4. What does Mangus do after speaking to Teresina?
5. Who is Fabrizio? What is he doing when Chapter 1 opens?
6. What does Fabrizio tell Mangus? What is Mangus' response?
7. What does Rinaldo explain to Fabrizio? Who comes into the chapel as the two are talking? What happens next?
8. Where does a soldier take Mangus and Fabrizio? What happens on the way?
9. Describe Fabrizio's encounter with the Queen.
10. Before whom are Mangus and Fabrizio brought? Why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:
1) Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?
2) Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as Midnight Magic help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Midnight Magic? Why or why not?
3) Choose one specific incident in Midnight Magic to compare Fabrizio or Mangus's response to how you think you would respond in the same situation.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the following:
1) What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?
2) Write a brief synopsis of the plot of Midnight Magic, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?
3) Identify the major subplots and their elements. They may not contain every element of a major plot. Do the subplots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the subplots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss one of the following:
1) Trace and analyze the theme of manipulation and power in Midnight Magic. Consider the following questions as you write: What characters are most concerned with manipulation and power? Why? What are some symbols of manipulation and power? Symbols of powerlessness? What characters seem powerless? Use examples from Midnight Magic to support your answer.
2) Trace and analyze the theme of the scientific method in Midnight Magic. How does Mangus use it? How might Fabrizio's belief in and use of magic contradict the scientific method? Use examples from Midnight Magic to support your answer.
3) Trace and analyze the theme of crime and justice in Midnight Magic. What characters are most concerned with crime and justice? Was justice served in the end? How does the Count use crime to advance his plans? Use examples from Midnight Magic to support your answer.
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