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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. What relative of Morwenna's does she say was disgraced for being a lesbian?

2. Morwenna steps outside the story early in the novel to inform the reader that he or she should read the book as a memoir written by whom?

3. What is the name of the prestigious boarding school Morwenna attends?

4. In the third section of the novel, a senior girl at Arlinghurst discovers Morwenna's bonfire and punishes her with what?

5. What appears and dances in the flames when Morwenna builds a bonfire in the countryside in the third section of the novel?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the appearance of Mor in Morwenna's ritual represent metaphorically?

3. What happens to make Morwenna feel that her ritual for a karass worked favorably? What is a karass?

4. Describe the narrative style of "Among Others". In what format are the events of the novel retold?

5. How is the character of Morwenna illustrated in "Among Others"? In what ways does she relate to the novel's author?

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

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

8. How does Morwenna relate her feelings about religion in the fourth section of the novel?

9. Where does Morwenna encounter Glorfindel? How is he described? Where does he instruct Morwenna to go?

10. How is magic uses metaphorically by the author in the fifth section of the novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between poetry and literature in the novel. How does Morwenna feel about contemporary poetry in relation to science fiction novels? What does she hope to gain by winning the national poetry competition?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the developing romance between Morwenna and Wim in the novel. How much reservation does Morwenna have about her crush based on the rumors regarding him? What sense does the reader get about Wim and his danger to the protagonist? How do Wim's actions represent his character?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the setting of the novel. What events took place during 1979 and 1980 which create atmosphere in the book? How is Morwenna affected by the global and international events? Are these events discussed at the book club or with others?

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