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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. With whom is Ged sent to study?
(a) Jasper
(b) Ogion
(c) Vetch
(d) Master Namer

2. Who does Ged befriend?
(a) The dragon
(b) Pechvarry
(c) Jack
(d) Victor

3. What kind of people occupy Torning?
(a) Criminals
(b) Fishing people
(c) Factory workers
(d) Princes

4. How many sons does the dragon have?
(a) 8
(b) 12
(c) 20
(d) 9

5. What surprising information does Vetch offer Ged?
(a) His age
(b) His best spells
(c) Where he was born
(d) His real name

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ged decide he should do when he graduates?

2. What is the name of Duny's village?

3. What does Ged do for Pechvarry's son in the end?

4. Which Master keeps Ged alive?

5. Whose spirit does Ged raise?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Ged running away from the Shadow symbolize?

5. How does Ged overcompensate for his mistakes?

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

7. Why do you think LeGuin's book harks back to the Middle Ages?

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

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

10. Describe Duny's life on Gont?

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