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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. Who comes to the academy to ask about the prince's choice?
2. To whom does Olana give the painting of the cottage?
3. What happens to Knut?
4. What does the prince say when Miri asks him about his demeanor?
5. What does Miri realize at daybreak?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Miri get help for the girls?
2. What is the bandit leader's plans after the storm abates?
3. What happens whenever the traders come and what does Miri receive from Pa for her birthday?
4. What does Miri realize about her family?
5. What are Miri's impression after her dance with the prince?
6. What do the villagers do and what is the atmosphere among them, and where do the "outsiders" stay in the village?
7. What do the bandits want after taking over the school and how do the girls respond?
8. How do the girls and the school prepare for a ball, and how do the girls treat Miri?
9. What realization does Miri have about her desire for the future?
10. How many hostages do the bandits have and how many bandits do the villagers have, and what does Os suggest?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
It is extremely selfless of Frid to take on the danger for the other girls, but Miri suspects her sacrifice may not truly help anyone in the end. She thinks it is better for them to stay together than separate, so even after being hit she offers herself up again to the bandits. All the girls join in the spirit in an attempt to confuse the bandits and protect one another. Miri's sense of fairness and right and wrong has infused the other girls with courage. Though they are terrified at least they are facing the danger together.
1. Discuss what character qualities Frid might have in view of her actions. Use examples from the text and your own experiences to support your answer.
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Essay Topic 2
Many novels, and perhaps a majority, of novels ends on a happy note. Discuss the following:
1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why not?
2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of "Princess Academy" and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why "Princess Academy" is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.
3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, stimulate thought? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Oftentimes, a book has more of a character-driven plot rather than action driven, and oftentimes the other way. Some books seem to balance the two. Discuss the following:
1. What do you think it means to say that a plot is character driven? Action driven?
2. How do you think a plot differs if it is character driven versus action driven?
3. Which type of plot do you find more interesting? Why?
4. Do you think it is possible to have a plot where action and character development share equal time? Why or why not.
5. What type of plot do you think Princess Academy is? Explain your response.
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