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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. How did Much-Afraid begin to feel about the desolate surroundings along the Shores of Loneliness?

2. What happened when the Shepherd walked by Much-Afraid's cottage expecting her to meet him?

3. Why didn't Much-Afraid want to go when Sorrow and Suffering started on a downward path?

4. When the Shepherd responded to Much-Afriad's call for help with Bitterness in Chapter 8, what did the Shepherd tell her to do?

5. What did Mrs. Valiant do with Much-Afraid after the Fearlings left?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the Shepherd suggest Much-Afraid and the twins begin their trek up the mountain that evening?

2. What did Much-Afraid fear most about her family?

3. Why is the golden flower named Acceptance-with-Joy?

4. Why is Much-Afraid so excited at the end of Chapter 8?

5. What was the Shepherd's promise just before he left Much-Afraid, Sorrow, and Suffering to begin their journey?

6. As one begins reading, what is quickly realized about the names of the people in the story?

7. What happened when Much-Afraid was trapped at the cliff on the Shores of Loneliness?

8. The next time Much-Afraid was confronted by one of the Fearlings it was at the Old Sea Wall. What happened?

9. What did Much-Afraid do before she and the twin sisters continued on their journey?

10. What was Much-Afraid's biggest mistake when Pride caught up with her the first time on the trail?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Take a closer look at the "Water Song." What is the symbolism in this song as it relates to Much-Afraid's journey to go higher? Later in the story there is the waterfall coming from the Kingdom of Love. What do both of these songs tell the reader about the message in this novel? Do their words help prepare the reader for the meaning of the final chapter? In what ways?

Essay Topic 2

In the beginning of the story it is mentioned that there are many followers of the Shepherd living in the Valley of Humiliation. Some are mentioned by name. After reading the entire novel, explain what the followers have in common with Much-Afraid. What does their presence in the story represent? What does their presence in the Valley of Humiliation tell the reader about good and evil both within one place? How would this reflect back on real life?

Essay Topic 3

Read the songs of Canticles (Cant.) written in the novel. Pick out your favorite and break it down into smaller verses and explain what it meant to Much-Afraid or the situation that she faced at that moment.

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