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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. Why does Bastian stall their arrival at the Ivory Tower?

2. How does Xayide die?

3. Who lives in the Star Cloister?

4. What does Bastian do to cheer up the Acharis?

5. How many suits of armor attack the travelers?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the tournament in Amarganth end?

2. Who are the Know-Nothings?

3. What happens on the day of the coronation?

4. Describe Atreyu's meeting with the Empress.

5. What happens when Bastian spends the night in Grograman's castle?

6. Who is Dame Eyola and how does she help Bastian?

7. What story does Bastian tell the people of Amarganth and how does it help them?

8. As they travel towards the Ivory Tower without really knowing their destination, what does Atreyu begin to notice about Bastian?

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

10. Describe how Bastian's wish for wisdom backfires on him.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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