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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 is the name of Morwenna's paternal grandfather?

2. What language did the fairies Morwenna befriended in her early years speak?

3. What refers to a protective circle of friends created by good magic?

4. At her first book club meeting, Morwenna is disappointed that most of the attendees are what?

5. Who does Morwenna see in the procession of the dead during the ritual she performs alongside Glorfindel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Morwenna perform a ritual alongside Glorfindel? What actions does she take in the ritual?

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

3. In what ways is the thematic metaphor with the factory in the beginning of the novel reiterated at Arlinghurst?

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

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

6. How does Morwenna continue to destroy her mother's letters which keep arriving at Arlinghurst? What temptation do the letters represent?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Morwenna's inability to relate to Moira and other friends in South Wales. What does this symbolize regarding Morwenna's character development? How has the theme of maturation expanded in this section of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the narrative voice of "Among Others". From whose point of view is the story told? Is the narrative related in the present or past tense? Additionally, describe the characteristics of the protagonist. What are Morwenna's passions? How does she feel about her sister?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss and analyze the theme of eccentricity in the novel. How does this theme apply to Morwenna and to Morwenna's family? Describe how eccentricity is related in the characters of Deirdre and Sharon in the novel. How does Morwenna feel about these friends? What do they think of Morwenna's eccentric nature?

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