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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. Where does the manticora's tail hit?

2. What did the centaur's hoof hit when it missed Bink?

3. What was Donald's talent?

4. What specific kind of animal may have ravaged other villages?

5. What was the name of the person Bink saved?

Short Essay Questions

1. What features does the Gap Dragon possess that make him suited to the terrain of the Gap?

2. What things does the storm cause Bink to reflect upon?

3. What did Bink realize about the sea monsters he first encountered?

4. What is Magician Trent's plan?

5. Why did Bianca react so obtusely to the Wild Oats?

6. What is Bink's motivation to seek out the Good Magician Humphrey?

7. What appears to be Wynne's curse?

8. What was the complication with the Shield?

9. What is the shield and how did it come to be?

10. How does Bink view his long trip around the Gap?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways does Xanth need the Magician Trent? In Bink's point of view, in what ways is Xanth better off without Trent? Which points do you think are most correct and why?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast this work of fantasy with any other fantasy book of your choice. Which, in your opinion is better, and why? Be sure to compare character descriptions, plot, writing style and mood.

Essay Topic 3

Draw parallels in this novel where honor is maintained at a certain sacrifice.

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