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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 pair decides to travel to which location?

2. Abdullah complains because of an injury to his ____.

3. Abdullah tells the soldier he was directed to the inn by a(n) _____.

4. Other than changing clothes, what is the biggest change the soldier makes to his appearance?

5. What is the new name for the creature sitting on Abdullah's chest?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What happens when the men stop to find a campsite?

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

6. Why has Hasruel been stealing princesses?

7. How does the soldier attempt to empathize with Abdullah?

8. How does Abdullah intervene when the soldier insists on preparing a bath for the cats?

9. What is the old soldier's repeated complaint?

10. What happens after Abdullah leaves the Red Lion?

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 Abdullah's relationship with his father's family. Why does Abdullah associate with them? Are they related in any way? What power does the family have over Abdullah? Why are they so mean? What does the family hope to gain by Abdullah's success? What is Abdullah's opinion of the family? Does his opinion change throughout the story? Do you think Abdullah will associate with the family after he marries Flower? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

When Abdullah meets Flower, he learns that she is betrothed to the Prince of Ochistan. Discuss arranged marriages. Why are marriages between royals arranged? Are arranged marriages political in nature? Are the marriages arranged to ensure continued bloodlines? How is a dowry involved? What is the importance of an arranged marriage? How does it affect the betrothed? Why are children promised to others when they are born? Do arranged marriages still occur? What happens if the marriage is broken? Explain.

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