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A Wizard of Earthsea Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 109 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 happens to Ged immediately upon his return?
(a) He falls ill
(b) He falls into a coma
(c) He becomes insane
(d) He has a seizure

2. to which island does Ged move?
(a) San Marino
(b) Iceland
(c) Torning
(d) Winbourne

3. What does Ged ask the main dragon to do?
(a) Make a deal with him
(b) To help the island rather than kill them
(c) Take him away from the island
(d) Say a spell

4. What does Master Namer teach him?
(a) The etiquette of a wizard
(b) Ancient spells
(c) Ancient names
(d) Ancient history

5. How had the man from the mountains helped the village in the past?
(a) He had saved them from an evil dictator
(b) He had saved them from a drought
(c) He had saved them from an earthquake
(d) He had donated a large sum of money to the village funds

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ogion say Ged has to learn the language?

2. How old is Ged when Vetch and Jasper leave?

3. Where is the man from that heals Duny?

4. Why does Duny's Aunt try to weave a spell over him?

5. How many sons does the dragon have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Le Guin show about Ged's character when he is looking for the school?

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

3. How is pride proving Ged's biggest obstacle?

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

5. Is it significant that characters can deplete the powers of both wizards and dragons by saying their real names?

6. What do you think the differences are between a town witch and a wizard?

7. Why is it significant that Vetch tells Ged his real name?

8. What part has tradition, ancient artifacts, and ancient languages played in the story so far?

9. Is it significant that the shadow appears immediately after Ged has tried to help the dying child?

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

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