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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. When Anodos swims in the basin -- above the water, he is in the basin, but where does he seem to be below the water?

2. What does Anodos notice about the water in the huge basin in which he swims?

3. What does Anodos acquire from the source of the woman's voice to defend himself against the Ash?

4. How does the shadow manage to leave the small windowless hut with Anodos?

5. What part of Anodos' bed is affected by the environment in his room?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it appropriate that Anodos meets the old woman and her daughter first as he travels through Fairy Land?

2. What is the relationship between the borders of Anodos' real world and the borders of his fantasy world?

3. When will the knight in rusty armor whom Anodos meets in the wood be able to regain his reputable status?

4. Why do you think there are obstacles in the natural environment Anodos travels through when he leaves the forest?

5. What does Anodos' experience with the Maiden of the Alder show him about Fairy Land?

6. What happens to Anodos when he eats the fruits of the woods?

7. Why must Anodos be careful about introducing new concepts to the people of Fairy Land?

8. How does Anodos' visit with the old woman affect his naivete?

9. What happens to Anodos as he spends more time in Fairy Land?

10. What is unusual about the condition of the footpath Anodos notices in his room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which part of Phantastes came alive for you; that is, in which part did you feel that what was happening to Anodos was vicariously happening to you? Why? How did the author do this? Were you immediately drawn into the story, or did it take a while? Why? Did the book intrigue,amuse, disturb, alienate, or irritate, you? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Anodos is troubled by the persistent presence of his shadow. When Anodos acquires his shadow, the woman in the hut says that the shadow is called something else in Anodos' world. In psychoanalytic theory, personality structure is broken down into three parts: the id, the ego, and the superego. The id is completely unconscious, unorganized, and concerned with instant gratification of instincts and drives. The ego mediates among the id and superego and external world, and is concerned with reality, safety, reason, and common sense. The superego is the conscience; it punishes misbehavior with guilt and morality. Which part of Anodos' personality structure would the shadow be: the id, the ego, or the superego? Give three examples from the story to explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Which is stronger in Phantastes--plot development or character development? Why? Give examples from the story to explain your answer. Do you think the author did this intentionally? Why or why not?

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