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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. Bastian regrets creating what, as the travelers see destruction on their way to The Ivory Tower?

2. How does the Old Man react to the Empress' request about the book?

3. Falkor is too sad to do what?

4. What happens to Grograman at night?

5. The party enters a field full of what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the image of Bastian, as the Empress sees him.

2. Why is Bastian the first one that Grograman has ever talked to?

3. Describe the relationship between Bastian, Falkor and Atreyu after Xayide joins their ranks.

4. What happens on the day of the coronation?

5. Who do the orchids belong to and what happens as the travelers pass through them?

6. What are the knights that Bastian meets, after he leaves the Temple, on their way to do?

7. Who is the Old Man of Wandering Mountain and why does the Empress try to find him?

8. What happens when the group finally reaches the Ivory Tower?

9. Why does Bastian finally speak Moon Child's name?

10. What does Bastian find that the people of Amarganth like to do and what problem do they have with their hobby?

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

The book is full of symbolism. Choose one of the following situations and explain what it symbolizes and what lessons it teaches:

1. Bastian changing into the Empress' image of him

2. Bastian wounding Atreyu with Sikandra

3. Bastian's encounter with the Know-Nothings

Essay Topic 3

Bastian is asked to describe Fantastica a few times in the book. Now it's your turn. Define Fantastica in your terms. What do you think determines how big or small Fantastica is? Is everyone's version of Fantastica different? In what ways?

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