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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the small woman visit Anodos?
(a) To grant him a wish.
(b) To give him a family heirloom.
(c) To settle a dispute from many years ago.
(d) To reveal a family secret.

2. In the story Anodos retells about women with wings, how do babies come into existence?
(a) The men carry and bear the babies.
(b) Fairies bring them to the women.
(c) They are found by wandering maidens.
(d) The same way as on Earth.

3. As Anodos travels through the desert area, how do the goblin-fairies greet Anodos?
(a) They scare him.
(b) They mock him.
(c) They play ceremonial trumpets.
(d) They throw pixie dust on him.

4. What does Anodos notice about the animals of the forest?
(a) There aren't any.
(b) They run in terror from Anodos.
(c) They are somewhat friendly.
(d) They are aggressive and vicious.

5. What does the woman tell Anodos about the Ash tree?
(a) Stay away from it.
(b) It is invisisble during the day.
(c) It is the source of the woodland sounds.
(d) It is the only tree in the forest that is not harmful.

6. After Anodos meets the young girl, where does she go?
(a) She vanishes into thin air.
(b) She walks with Anodos.
(c) She follows Anodos at a distance.
(d) She moves away from Anodos.

7. What flows from the wash basin in Anodos' room?
(a) Thick, foamy bubbles.
(b) Sand.
(c) Fresh air.
(d) Water.

8. What does the small woman call Anodos?
(a) She calls him "friend."
(b) She calls him "son."
(c) She calls him by her deceased husband's name.
(d) She calls him Anodos.

9. What is the most probable place to which Anodos is referring when he mentions the Church of Darkness?
(a) The ogre's hut.
(b) The knight's hut.
(c) The Fairy Palace.
(d) The farmhouse.

10. What does the stone maiden do when Anodos awakens her?
(a) Glides away from him.
(b) Stretches, yawns, and begins to cry.
(c) Thanks him profusely.
(d) Silently embraces him.

11. Where does Anodos think the footpath must lead?
(a) To the house next door.
(b) To Fairy Land.
(c) To Fantasy World.
(d) To his long-lost brother.

12. What does Anodos see when a lightning bolt strikes?
(a) The Ash.
(b) A flower.
(c) A foot.
(d) A face.

13. What does Anodos notice about the books he reads in the library in the Fairy Palace?
(a) The books read themselves to him.
(b) The books are boring.
(c) He finds himself in the world he is reading about.
(d) The books are written in an unknown language.

14. What does the shadow affect when it sends out arm-like extensions?
(a) The Ash tree.
(b) The sun.
(c) The Maiden of the Alder.
(d) The moon.

15. As Anodos explores the woods, after he meets the young girl, what structure does he see?
(a) A small cottage.
(b) A cave.
(c) A house built high up in the trees.
(d) A marble palace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What wraps around Anodos as he is spoken to?

2. Where did the magic come from that created this path for Anodos to follow?

3. What does Anodos notice about the water in the huge basin in which he swims?

4. What causes the growth from Anodos' carpet in his room to move?

5. What unusual environment does Anodos see in his room?

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