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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. Why does Stile yield the victory to the Herd Stallion in their duel?
2. What type of mythical creature is Peg?
3. What does Stile do at the beginning of his encounter with the Herd Stallion at the Unolympics?
4. What instrument does Lady Blue's companion play to find out where Lady Blue's foal is?
5. How does Stile accidentally hurt Sheen?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Hulk insist on doing to help Stile, at the beginning of Chapter 2?
2. How does Neysa feel about the news brought to her by Clip, and why?
3. What news does Vodlevile give to Hulk as he returns from his trip to the Oracle?
4. What does the Blue Adept ask Lady Blue's father, and what is his response?
5. What remark does the Yellow Adept make when she introduces Stile to the other Adepts at the Unolympics?
6. What happens when Stile's robot doppelganger appears at the address on the summons?
7. When does Lady Blue finally realize the extent of the Blue Adept's magical abilities, and what is her reaction?
8. What is the Tourney, and why is Stile participating in it?
9. Who is the Rifleman, and why is Stile unhappy about being pitted against him in the Tourney?
10. What is Stile's relationship to Lady Blue?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Hulk is so loyal to Stile that he makes many sacrifices, including the ultimate sacrifice of dying in a trap set for Stile. What role does Hulk play as a character in the novel? Why is he so fiercely loyal to Stile? How does Stile feel about Hulk? Do his feelings change after Hulk's death? Why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.
Essay Topic 2
Fate plays a major role in this novel. What are some of the instances in which fate is involved? When does Stile finally become aware of the role fate plays in his activities? How does he feel about it? Are the other characters aware of the role fate plays in their lives? Why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.
Essay Topic 3
Stile always offers something in return for any favor that is done for him, and is reluctant to accept favors if he is unable to reciprocate. Why is this? What character trait does Stile demonstrate by being this way? How does it affect his relationships with others? Are there any instances in which someone is offended when Stile performs a favor and is reluctant to accept one in return? Why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.
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