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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. What does Trent do at the end of trying to convince Bink?

2. What word does Fanchon tell Bink to mention if the guards should come?

3. What is the threat of the sneeze bees?

4. What did Trent compel from Bink?

5. How did Trent rescue Fanchon?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Trent promise his soldiers?

2. How does Trent know that he won't be put across the shield again?

3. What is Trent's rationale towards crossbreeds?

4. How was the trio's departure this time from the castle, different from when they arrived?

5. What had distracted Chameleon and what was its purpose?

6. What qualities does Trent believe would make Bink an excellent citizen of Xanth?

7. How could Trent force Bink and Chameleon to stop their quest?

8. What was the soldier's attitude to animal brides?

9. Why does Trent dislike transforming monsters?

10. How does Fanchon intend to escape?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How have the Mundanians made up for their lack of magic? Which do you think would be more beneficial, a world of magic, or a world without?

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

In ways other than magic, in what ways do Xanth and Mundania differ? What elements of Mundane nature are more barbaric and uncivilized than the Xanthians? Explain why you've taken these points of view.

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