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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. On what island does Duny live?
2. Who cared for Duny when he was a child?
3. Where does the new Archmage come from?
4. What does the man from the mountains believe about Duny?
5. What is the name of the ship in which Ged travels to Roke?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is pride proving Ged's biggest obstacle?
2. What do you think the differences are between a town witch and a wizard?
3. What does Ged running away from the Shadow symbolize?
4. Do you think Ogion understands Ged's needs?
5. What part has tradition, ancient artifacts, and ancient languages played in the story so far?
6. What do you think the shadow represents to Ged?
7. What do you think Ged will learn at wizard school that he cannot learn with Ogion?
8. What does the death of Pechvarry's child represent to Ged?
9. Do you think Duny's Aunt initially sets out to use him?
10. Why is it important Ged has a good friend like Vetch?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In the novel, Ged has two choices--join the dark side or join the good side.
1) Who represents the good and dark sides in each part of the novel? What is each side working towards? Is Ged ever tempted to join the dark side?
2) Why do you think the Shadow appears? Does Le Guin foreshadow its presence? Is so, how?
3) What is it about Ged's character and upbringing that means he has to fight and defeat his darkside? Why do none of the other characters seem to have a similar problem?
Essay Topic 2
The Wizard of Earthsea is part of a series of novels about the Earthsea world. Knowing what you know about the fantasy genre and this book discuss what you think the other novels will be about. What themes will Le Guin use? Will she use any characters from this book? Will she develop any of the characters from this book?
Essay Topic 3
Using examples from the book discuss how Ged's personal journey makes a complete circle? Does he re-live similar situations? How does he react differently to them the second time round?
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