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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. How does Ged kill the first dragon?
(a) He drowns him at sea
(b) He chops off his head
(c) He says his name
(d) He shoots him

2. Why does Ged have to know ancient names of objects?
(a) He must know their names to read spells
(b) He must know their name to move onto the next year at school.
(c) He must know an object's ancient name to control it with a spell
(d) He must know their names because everyone at the school speaks in the ancient language

3. Why does Ged run back home?
(a) He is late for dinner
(b) The girl will turn him into a toad if he does not get back in 5 minutes.
(c) To get away from the girl
(d) To find a spell to show the girl

4. To whom does Jasper introduce Ged?
(a) Harry
(b) Vetch
(c) Freddie
(d) Adam

5. Why does the dragon initially refuse to deal with Ged?
(a) It is against dragon law.
(b) Dragons don't make deals with humans
(c) Ged will kill him anyway
(d) Ged has already killed his children

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the boys go for the battle?

2. With which of the boys does Ged become good friends?

3. On what island does Duny live?

4. Why does Ged repeat the dragon's name?

5. Who does Ged meet in a meadow?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Ged overcompensate for his mistakes?

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

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. How is pride proving Ged's biggest obstacle?

9. Do you think Ogion understands Ged's needs?

10. Why is it important Ged has a good friend like Vetch?

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