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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. Which character mentioned during the Introduction died two hundred years ago?

2. Which character do people confuse the King of Cats with during Poem 6?

3. Who are the characters in Poem 1 that make snowmen?

4. What is the object mentioned in Poem 7 that shines from above?

5. Which character signs the dedication on the title page in the Introduction?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the bear comfort the boy in Poem 3?

2. What kind of journey does the boy embark upon in the Frontispiece?

3. What magical things happen during Poem 2 when the traveler enters the car?

4. What is the inscription in the book of poems mentioned in the Introduction?

5. What is the whimsical event that occurs during Poem 7?

6. What does Poem 7 achieve for the reader?

7. Describe the driver mentioned in Poem 2.

8. Describe an unusual event that also happens during the night in Poem 4.

9. Is the boy comforted during Poem 3?

10. Describe the little boy's appearance in the Frontispiece.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Marmalade Man motivates the other characters to make amends, become friends again, and to dance.

Part 1) The Marmalade Man is similar to the Pied Piper in getting people to follow him when he plays the flute. How is he different? What is his goal?

Part 2) What would happen if the Marmalade Man did not exist? Show how his presence has a direct and good influence on the characters.

Part 3) When the Marmalade Man calls himself a needle, he symbolically is leading the people. How is his leadership different from that of the Rabbit?

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of taking a spiritual journey versus just a physical one? How does this affect the boy in particular?

Part 1) What is the difference in the journeys of the boy versus the Rat?

Part 2) Describe the boy's experience at the end and how it varies greatly from his arrival. What new friends has he made? What fears has he conquered?

Part 3) Of all the travelers, who gains the most knowledge and understanding from this adventure? Why?

Essay Topic 3

The point of view in the story is generally that of the reader but sometimes shifts to other characters. Give 3 examples of where it shifts and how that affects the telling of the story.

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