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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. At what age does Duny have his naming ceremony?

2. What does Duny's Aunt teach him?

3. Where does Ogion say Ged can go?

4. With whom do Jasper and Vetch now have to train?

5. How does Ged open the door to the wizard school?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think LeGuin's book harks back to the Middle Ages?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why do you think it is important for Ged to have a nemesis like Jasper?

9. Why do you think Jasper and Ged become such enemies?

10. Describe Duny's life on Gont?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ged builds some lasting friendships, but he also makes enemies. One of these enemies is Jasper. Discuss the importance of Jasper as a character. What purpose does he serve in the story? How is he important to Ged's development? Why do you think Le Guin does not bring him him back to the story.

Essay Topic 2

When Ged visits Iffish, he says he says he has a good feeling about the place before meeting his good friend Vetch. Why do you think Ged likes the town so much? Does the town reflect Vetch's personality? If so what similarity does the setting have with Vetch's character?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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