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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. Where is Atreyu approached by bark trolls?

2. Blubb has been sent to inform whom about the Nothing that is spreading?

3. Who is the voice?

4. Why isn't Bastian's mother present?

5. What are the old alchemist and his wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how the geography of Fantastica works.

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

3. 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?

4. Describe the book that Bastian finds in the store.

5. Describe Atreyu's recurring dreams.

6. What does the gnome tell Atreyu, in Chapter 5, after Atreyu is well?

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

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

9. Why does Bastian admit to Mr. Coreander that his schoolmates tease him?

10. What is Ygramul the Many?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the character of Atreyu in detail. What is his role in the story? What is his relationship to Bastian? What idea, concept or moral do you feel that Atreyu represents and why? Use examples from the story to emphasize your point.

Essay Topic 3

In the beginning of the story, Bastian steals a book. He feels compelled to do so. Do you feel that there is ever a good reason for a person to steal? Was it OK for Bastian to take the book, since he later returned it? Explain your answer in detail.

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