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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 ultimately reassures the boy in Poem 3?

2. What characters gaze out from another tower in Poem 6?

3. What character insists on cleaning the inn in Poem 5?

4. Which object mentioned in Poem 7 is below the clouds?

5. Which character is dressed as a sailor outfit?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does the King of Cats compare himself to in Poem 6 and why?

2. What does the scene for the meal in Poem 6 consist of and where does it take place?

3. What is unusual about the king's breakfast described in Poem 6?

4. What happens outside the inn when it snows?

5. Why does Blake enjoy the company of the Man in the Marmalade Hat in Poem 5?

6. What is different about the dragons?

7. What does Nancy think about when she stares at the glowing stars on her ceiling?

8. What aspect of the Frontispiece's story appears out of this world?

9. What special features does the car described in Poem 2 have on the outside?

10. What does Poem 7 achieve for the reader?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a short essay analyzing the different emotional changes of 3 characters, looking at similar events and how they impact each of them quite differently.

Essay Topic 2

Certain relationships create a good foundation for the story. When Nancy asks her babysitter to tell her a bedtime story, they both interact in a very convincing manner. Describe why this relationship is believable.

Essay Topic 3

Both the Marmalade Man are the King of Cats are important characters.

Part 1) Compare the Marmalade Man to the King of Cats. How are these two characters similar and how are they different?

Part 2) What metaphorical purpose does the Marmalade Man offer? Elaborate on this.

Part 3) The Marmalade Man offers to clean the inn. What symbolism is inherent in this act and how does it reveal that the journey is a spiritual one?

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