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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. Why does the old man startle Ged?
(a) He has no face
(b) He threatens Ged with a dagger
(c) He has a snake tongue
(d) He knows a lot about Ged

2. What do Ged and Vetch teach the islanders on Atowell?
(a) Songs of Lore
(b) Ancient recipies
(c) Ancient writings
(d) Spells

3. What does the man ask Ged to paint on the boat?
(a) Two eyes
(b) His name
(c) A mouth with shark like teeth
(d) A dolphin

4. How does Ged help the villagers?
(a) He provides them them with larger boats
(b) He provides them with cleaner water
(c) He provides them with healthier air
(d) He helps them with their personal needs

5. What does Ged offer to be in order to get on board a ship to the Court of Terrenor?
(a) A wizard
(b) A jester
(c) A cook
(d) An oarsman

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Ged and Vetch travel to after the fight?

2. What is Ogion doing when Ged lands on his arm?

3. On whose arm does Ged land?

4. Who does Ged find on the island?

5. What does Ged feel from the stone?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does LeGuin change the point of view from Ged to Ogion?

2. Is it significant that Ged turns into a hawk?

3. Why do you think chasing the shadow takes away some of its power?

4. What do the sightings of a man looking like Ged say about the Shadow?

5. Why does Pechvarry act so negatively towards Ged?

6. Why do you think the Shadow runs away after Ged tries to grab it?

7. Why is it significant that Ged and Vetch travel through uncharted seas?

8. Why is it significant Ged goes back to see his original teacher?

9. What is significant about the reintroduction of Vetch?

10. Has Ged completed a full circle of his life?

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