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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. On what days does the library's science fiction book club meet?
(a) Tuesdays.
(b) Sundays.
(c) Saturdays.
(d) Thursdays.

2. When was Robert Anson Heinlein born?
(a) 1907.
(b) 1934.
(c) 1951.
(d) 1888.

3. What is the name of the blond-haired handsome boy in the book club that Morwenna has a crush on?
(a) Wim.
(b) Cardiff.
(c) Pete.
(d) Geraint.

4. How old is Morwenna in 1975?
(a) 13.
(b) 10.
(c) 7.
(d) 3.

5. What relative of Morwenna's "disgraced herself by marrying a Catholic"?
(a) Auntie Teg.
(b) Auntie Maudie.
(c) Auntie Olwen.
(d) Auntie Gertrude.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who suggests Morwenna join the library's science fiction book club in the novel?

2. After Morwenna and her sister perform their ritual at the factory in the beginning of the novel, the headlines of papers the next day say what?

3. What teacher signs Morwenna's library form in the novel?

4. What is the first book of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy?

5. Morwenna travels by train where to visit Grampar during the holiday break at school?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Morwenna strike up a friendship with from the book club? Where do they first meet outside of the library?

2. What does Morwenna's leg injury represent metaphorically in the novel?

3. How does Morwenna describe the fairies of Wales in the novel?

4. Where does Morwenna plan on going to visit during the break in the school term?

5. What metaphor is set up in the opening of the novel with Morwenna at the factory?

6. How is the character of Wim introduced in the novel? What mystery surrounds Wim?

7. Why has Morwenna traveled with her sister to the factory in the opening of the novel?

8. Who is the narrator of "Among Others"? Where is she going in the opening entry?

9. Describe the first letter Morwenna receives from her mother at Arlilnghurst. Why does Morwenna treasure the letter?

10. How is Morwenna conflicted about her eccentricities in the novel? How is this illustrated at Arlinghurst?

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