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

2. What fact does Bastian learn about Atreyu that he can relate to?

3. What is the name of the creature who owns the web?

4. Falkor, the luckdragon, overheard the spider and wished himself where?

5. Who is the voice?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why the book appeals to Bastian so much.

2. What is the mission that the messengers of Fantastica are on, as the first chapter opens?

3. Describe the death of Atreyu's horse, Artax.

4. Describe Atreyu's encounter with Morla.

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

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

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

8. Describe the scene when Atreyu returns from meeting with Uyulala.

9. 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?

10. What is Ygramul the Many?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Bastian finally returns home, he has learned to love. Use examples from the book and real life to explain what love means to you. How important is it to love others? Is it more or less important to love yourself?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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