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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. The genie threatens to turn Abdullah into a ____.

2. Abdullah refers to the soldier as a murderous ______.

3. One of the thieves falls out of a ____.

4. The soldier tells Abdullah to wish for ______.

5. Abdullah notes that every house in Ingary looks like a ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are the soldier and the genie not pleased with the new travel arrangements?

2. How does the old soldier behave in reference to the cats?

3. What is the djinn? What is the djinn's story?

4. What happens after Aqba falls to the ground? What is revealed?

5. What happens when Abdullah calls for the return of the carpet?

6. Discuss the camaraderie between the men in the evening.

7. What have the princes done to save the princesses? Why is Abdullah not a good choice to save the princesses?

8. What happens after Abdullah leaves the Red Lion?

9. Explain how Abdullah challenges Fate.

10. What happens when Abdullah reaches the house of the Royal Wizard?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the purpose of the Castle in the air. What is the meaning of having the castle float, change, and move from place to place? What is the symbolism of the castle? How is it enchanted? What is Sophie's explanation? Will the castle be able to return to its normal condition or will it be forever enchanted in some way?

Essay Topic 2

Explain how the djinns are tricked. Who devises the plan? What could have gone wrong? How do the djinns know they have been tricked? What is their reaction? How might you react? How can the princesses, Abdullah and the others be sure that the djinns will keep their promises?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship between Hasruel and Dalzel. Compare and contrast the brothers, their goals, and actions.

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