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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. Atreyu realizes that the Auryn seems to work differently for humans and is doing what to Bastian?

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

3. In Yor's Minroud, Bastian must find what?

4. How does Bastian escape the Shlamoofs?

5. What warning does Grograman give Bastian about the Temple?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the Temple of a Thousand Doors and who tells Bastian about it?

4. How does the tournament in Amarganth end?

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

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

7. Describe where the Old Man of Wandering Mountain lives.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Fantastica and the real world are forever tied together. Use examples from the story to explain how what goes on in one affects what goes on in the other.

Essay Topic 3

To return home, Bastian has to find the Water of LIfe. Later, when reunited with his father, Bastian sees his father cry and realizes that he has brought his father the Water of Life after all. Write a detailed explanation of what you think the Water of Life represents in the book, as well as in real life. Is the Water of Life different to different people? What is your version of the Water of Life?

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