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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. How does Ged open the door to the wizard school?
2. On what island does Duny live?
3. What does Ged tell the girl he can do?
4. To what kind of animal does Duny hear his Aunt saying strange words?
5. What happens when Ged says the spell?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why do you think Ged is so enthusiastic about going to Wizard School?
2. What negative aspects of Ged's character does the reader learn about in this chapter?
3. What do you think Ged will learn at wizard school that he cannot learn with Ogion?
4. How do you think the Archmage's death changes Ged?
5. Do you think Ogion understands Ged's needs?
6. Why do you think LeGuin's book harks back to the Middle Ages?
7. What part has tradition, ancient artifacts, and ancient languages played in the story so far?
8. Is it important that Ged question himself?
9. What does the death of Pechvarry's child represent to Ged?
10. Do you think Duny's Aunt initially sets out to use him?
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
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?
Essay Topic 3
In the Wizard of Earthsea, a person's and even an animal's name is kept secret and if said by someone else can cause that person or animal to lose power. Why do you think names are so important in the book? Why do the wizards change their names?
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