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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 do travelers see in the Magic Mirror at the second gate?

2. Who dies in the Swamps of Sadness?

3. In the attic, Bastian speaks to Atreyu under his breath and asks him what?

4. What does Atreyu learn that the Childlike Empress needs, when he is in the Swamps?

5. What is the name of the book that Bastian reads?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Bastian's character in the prologue.

2. Why does Falkor suggest that they go to the Ivory Tower instead of trying to find the borders of Fantastica, after they leave the gnomes?

3. Explain how Bastian's father became so distant.

4. What question does Atreyu ask the four Wind Giants and what happens as a result?

5. Explain how the geography of Fantastica works.

6. How does Bastian feel about himself in the prologue?

7. What is Ygramul the Many?

8. Explain how Bastian winds up with the book in his possession.

9. Describe how Bastian's attitude changes as he arrives at school.

10. What is Cairon, the 500th doctor's mission?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Nothing represents people forgetting about Fantastica. As people stop believing, the Nothing takes over Fantastica. What sort of person are you? Do you still dream and believe in fantasies? Why or why not? Use examples from life, as well as the book, to back your choice up.

Essay Topic 2

The Auryn plays a major roll in the book. Explain, using details from the book, how it helps, hurts and otherwise affects both Atreyu and, later, Bastian.

Essay Topic 3

Mr Coreander may seem to play a small roll in the book, but he actually has an integral role in the story. Explain what Mr. Coreander represents to you? Use examples from the book to explain your response.

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