1. What happens when the woman in the cottage on the island has to go through a door to find Anodos?
(a) She becomes trapped on the other side of the door with Anodos.
(b) The waters around the cottage rise.
(c) Her cottage catches fire.
(d) An earthquake shakes the island.

2. How does the woman in the cottage on the island help Anodos fall asleep?
(a) She sings to him.
(b) She puts a sleeping pill in his tea.
(c) She reads a fairy tale to him.
(d) She sprinkles him with a magic potion.

3. How does the conversation with the woman's husband at the farmhouse affect Anodos?
(a) Anodos doubts the reality of Fairy Land.
(b) Anodos realizes how homesick he is.
(c) Anodos realizes he must find the Maiden of the Alder.
(d) Anodos is convinced Fairy Land exists.

4. How many doors of the cottage does Anodos pass through to explore the island?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

5. What does Cosmo do to impress the lady in the mirror?
(a) He polishes the mirror.
(b) He changes his room.
(c) He dresses like a knight.
(d) He reads to her.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the woman Anodos meets at the farmhouse, what does he have in common with other men who have passed by the farmhouse as they leave the forest?

2. Where does Cosmo get the mirror?

3. How is Anodos affected when he comes close to the woman and her daughter at the farmhouse?

4. What does Cosmo notice about his room as it is reflected in the mirror?

5. What does the family at the farmhouse discuss during the evening as Anodos listens?

(see the answer key)

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