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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. What does Fabrizio suggest?

2. Why does Mangus say he is taking them to where they are going in question 143?

3. What does Fabrizio throw against the wall?

4. Whom does Teresina visit later?

5. How is Fabrizio able to get around the castle without being seen?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mangus show the Princess and Fabrizio?

2. What does Mangus tell Fabrizio on the way back to their rooms? What happens to Fabrizio at the same time?

3. Who comes to the Chapel when Mangus is about to question the Princess?

4. Why does Fabrizio go in search of Mangus? Whom does Fabrizio encounter on his search?

5. What does Mangus want to do, and why does the Queen not want him to do so? Who offers a plan?

6. Why does the candle not help Fabrizio? What does he do?

7. What does Mangus ask of the King the next day after the incident in the Chapel?

8. When Fabrizio finds Rinaldo in the chapel, what does Rinaldo tell Fabrizio about Rinaldo's identity?

9. Why does Mangus call for the King right after the ghost disappears? What do they discuss?

10. Who comes to Fabrizio in his cell and what happens?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mangus is a man of reason and he wants to tell the King the truth. The others convince Mangus to keep it a secret for the good of the country. Mangus agrees, though reluctantly, showing the reader that he is a patriotic man. He will lie when it is necessary for the greater good.

1) Do you think that any behavior, such as lying, is moral as long as its for the greater good? Why or why not? Use examples from Midnight Magic and your own life to support your answer.

2) Do you think that immoral actions are justified for the good of a person's country? Why or why not? Use examples from Midnight Magic and your own life to support your answer.

3) Explain what you would do and how you would feel if you were asked to commit an action that was against your conscience for your country or the greater good. Use examples from your own life to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Most protagonists are a mixture of admirable traits and character flaws, and Fabrizio is no exception. His determination and survival powers might contrast to his tendency to get lost in the palace and to appear clumsy. Discuss the following:

1) Trace and analyze situations when Fabrizio demonstrates his determination. Give specific examples to illustrate your analysis.

2) Trace and analyze Fabrizio 's character flaws offering specific examples of these flaws in your discussion.

3) Discuss how you think Fabrizio 's admirable traits helped him expose the count? Has his flaws impacted his life at all? Do any of the other characters in Midnight Magic seem to notice these flaws? Who? How does the reader know this?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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