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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. About whom does Ged constantly ask?
(a) Yarrow
(b) Vetch
(c) Shadow
(d) Master Namer

2. What does the shadow feel like when Ged grabs him?
(a) Like water
(b) Hot
(c) Like air
(d) Cold

3. Whose point of view does Le Guin switch to when Ged fights the Shadow?
(a) Vetch's
(b) Ogion's
(c) The Shadow's
(d) Yarrow's

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

5. Who do the ancient birds kill?
(a) Lord Benderesk
(b) Ogion
(c) Serret
(d) Ged

Short Answer Questions

1. On what island is the Court of Terrenor located?

2. What does Ged turn himself into to fight the birds?

3. What does the seller ask for in return for the boat?

4. What do Ged and Vetch head into after Atowell?

5. How many people does Ged find sitting in the shack

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ged realize the Shadow's name?

2. Do you think Ged achieves everything in his life he wanted to do?

3. What does Vetch's comment that he was there in beginning so he should be there in the end, mean in context of the story?

4. Why does Pechvarry act so negatively towards Ged?

5. Why do you think Ged decides magic is not everything?

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

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

8. How does Ged know he is going in the right direction?

9. How is the couple's refusal to leave the island comparative to Ged's need to move on?

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

(see the answer keys)

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