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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ged have to study?
(a) The Old Testament
(b) The Koran
(c) Hardic
(d) The Talmud

2. In what sea is the island located
(a) Northeast Sea
(b) The Dead Sea
(c) The North Sea
(d) Atlantic Sea

3. Why does Ged repeat the dragon's name?
(a) He likes its sound
(b) It makes the dragon trust him
(c) It reduces the dragon's power
(d) It raises the dragon slayer's spirit

4. What does Ged do for Pechvarry's son in the end?
(a) Hold his hand.
(b) Stop his soul from going to hell.
(c) Reduce his fever.
(d) Find him a more comfortable bed

5. Who is the master of the wizard school?
(a) Vetch
(b) Ogion
(c) Archmage Nemmerle
(d) Jasper

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of job does Pechvarry have?

2. Why is Ged glad to be back at school?

3. Which Master finally agrees to teach Ged the Higher Arts?

4. How does Ged kill the first dragon?

5. How had the man from the mountains helped the village in the past?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do you think Duny has anything that initially sets him out from others?

2. What do you think Ged will learn at wizard school that he cannot learn with Ogion?

3. Why does Le Guin present a wizard's name as so important?

4. How does Ged overcompensate for his mistakes?

5. Why do you think Duny receives his new name on his 13th birthday?

6. Why do you think Jasper is so cruel to Ged?

7. Do you think Duny's Aunt initially sets out to use him?

8. What do you think the shadow represents to Ged?

9. Why do you think Ged opts to take a position in Gorning?

10. How do you think the Archmage's death changes Ged?

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