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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. Mangus and Fabrizio are left ______________.

2. Who does Fabrizio encounter while walking back to Mangus' rooms?

3. What does Fabrizio do to gain attention in the kitchen?

4. Who is Teresina?

5. What happens when the kitchen staff recognizes Fabrizio?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Princess ask of Fabrizio when he goes to help her after the appearance of the ghost?

2. What happens when Mangus and Fabrizio enter the castle? How does Fabrizio try to help the situation?

3. How does Fabrizio finally get someone to talk to him in the kitchen?

4. What does Fabrizio tell Mangus? What is Mangus' response?

5. What does Teresina say about her experience with a ghost?

6. Where does a soldier take Mangus and Fabrizio? What happens on the way?

7. Who has a conversation in the chapel? What is the gist of what they say?

8. What does Mangus do after speaking to Teresina?

9. How does Mangus feel about the King's request?

10. What is the setting of Midnight Magic?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following:

1) Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in Midnight Magic.

2) Trace and analyze one major theme of Midnight Magic. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

3) Trace and analyze two secondary themes of Midnight Magic. How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

Essay Topic 2

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1) Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2) Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as Midnight Magic help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Midnight Magic? Why or why not?

3) Choose one specific incident in Midnight Magic to compare Fabrizio or Mangus's response to how you think you would respond in the same situation.

Essay Topic 3

Teresina admits that she is to marry Count Scarazoni in two days because her father has consulted the stars and that is the best date in the immediate future. Write an essay answering the following questions:

1) Do you believe astrology is a valid way to plan one's day/life?

2) How often do you read your daily astrological prediction? Would you alter your plans based upon the daily chart? Why or why not?

3) If astrology were proven to be true and accurate, do you believe you could change your fate as predicted by the stars? How would you do so?

4) If science proved astrology to absolutely false, would you still read your daily advice from the astrology column in the newspaper? Why or why not? If you do not read the astrology column, why not?

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