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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. Argax tells Bastian that his only hope of getting home now is to cross The Sea of what?

2. What does the Empress ask the Old Man to do?

3. How many days away is Bastian's coronation when Xayide convinces him to take over as the Childlike Emperor?

4. Falkor is too sad to do what?

5. What is the name of the silver city?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Bastian get rid of his mule, Yikka and how does he try to make it up to her?

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

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

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

6. Describe Atreyu's meeting with the Empress.

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

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

9. What happens to Xayide and Bastian's army when they reach the City of Old Emperors?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how you feel that Bastian's character changes throughout the book and when he seems to make those changes. Also, using examples from the book, explain whether you feel that those changes are for the better or for the worse and why.

Essay Topic 2

Forgiveness and redemption is a big theme in the book. Choose one of the following relationships and explain how redemption and forgiveness play a role in it.

1. Bastian and his father

2. Bastian and Eyola

3. Bastian and Mr. Coreander

4. Bastian and Atreyu

Essay Topic 3

The theme of four forces is a common one in the book. There are the four messengers we meet when Bastian first begins reading, the four Wind Giants and the four Knights, to name a few. Using examples from the book, write about what you think the four forces represent and how they add to the book.

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