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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 which of the boys does Ged become good friends?
(a) Toady
(b) Freddie
(c) Jasper
(d) Vetch

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

3. What do Jasper and Vetch become in the Spring?
(a) Sorcerers
(b) Wizards
(c) Merlins
(d) Masters

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

5. To what kind of animal does Duny hear his Aunt saying strange words?
(a) Dog
(b) Cow
(c) Goat
(d) Sheep

Short Answer Questions

1. What is special about the man from the mountains?

2. What does Ged do in the spring?

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

4. What does the man from the mountains believe about Duny?

5. What kind of job does Pechvarry have?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What signs of maturity does Ged show against the dragon?

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

6. What do you think Ged could learn with Ogion that he could not learn at a wizard school?

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

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

9. Is it important that Ged question himself?

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

(see the answer keys)

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