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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. What spell does Morwenna cast when her mother visits her again with another night attack at the hospital?
(a) The Litany Against Fear.
(b) The Hail Mary.
(c) The Circle of Life.
(d) The Ordinance of Power.

2. Since 2001, Samuel Delany has been a professor of English and Creative Writing at what institution?
(a) Harvard University.
(b) Temple University.
(c) Stanford University.
(d) Oxford University.

3. Robert Heinlein, Isaac Asimov and who were known as the "Big Three" of science fiction?
(a) Arthur C. Clarke.
(b) James Joyce.
(c) Douglas Adams.
(d) William Gibson.

4. What is the name of Wim's ex-girlfriend?
(a) Anthea.
(b) Ruthie.
(c) Janine.
(d) Lorraine.

5. What does the fairy give to Morwenna at Dingly Dell?
(a) A magical staff.
(b) A haunted mirror.
(c) A mystical potion.
(d) An enchanted necklace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What play of Shakespeare's does Morwenna see a presentation of after returning to school from her hospitalization?

2. What poem of Jo Walton's is widely quoted on online arguments, often without her name attached?

3. Rumors around town are that Wim did what?

4. Where do the book club members convene at to celebrate the birthday of a club member after their discussion of Tiptree?

5. How does Morwenna say her sister died when talking with Wim at Poacher's Wood?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information and advice does Hugh give Morwenna regarding Wim?

2. How does Wim force a large change in Morwenna with regards to her magic?

3. What does Morwenna think of her first acupuncture treatment? How often will she receive the treatments?

4. What differences does Morwenna notice at Arlinghurst when she returns after her hospitalization? What does she believe to be the cause of those changes?

5. How is the theme of growing up explored in Morwenna's encounter with Mor during the Christmas holidays?

6. What leads up to Morwenna's crying while having a conversation with Janine and Hugh in the novel?

7. What is symbolized by Wim's ability to see a fairy when he first visits Poacher's Wood?

8. What does Morwenna resolve to do in the end of the novel? In what ways has her character grown and developed?

9. What follows the school's holiday celebration in the novel? What award does Morwenna receive and how does she feel about it?

10. In what final place that Morwenna visits in South Wales during the Christmas holidays does she finally encounter magic? What happens?

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