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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 two creatures did Trent transform Fanchon and Bink into?

2. How long had passed while Trent was looking at the gourd?

3. What does Sorceress Iris want to do?

4. What did Bink fear to do?

5. What do Herman and Trent share?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was Bink's argument against Trent going his own way?

3. Where were Trent and Fanchon while the fight over Bink was ensuing?

4. How does Fanchon intend to escape?

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

6. Why did Chameleon leave Xanth?

7. What is Trent's rationale as to how the crossbreeds got started?

8. What did Trent promise his soldiers?

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

10. How did Chester react to Bink's mention of Herman the Hermit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define the symbolism of Mundania, and what it represents in the story. Draw parallels to our world. Do you think Mundania is supposed to represent our world? How and why?

Essay Topic 2

What do you value more--integrity or power? Explain your answer, and justify it with at least five hundred words.

Essay Topic 3

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

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