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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Through what does the path continue after the forest?
(a) A hedge.
(b) A maze.
(c) A waterfall.
(d) A rock.

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

4. What are the humans doing that Anodos sees as he continues his journey?
(a) Having a picnic in a green meadow.
(b) Building a log cabin.
(c) Swimming in a crystal clear lake.
(d) Moving through the trees.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anodos acquire from the source of the woman's voice to defend himself against the Ash?

2. In the story Anodos retells about women with wings, what happens to the woman who finds a snowdrop flower?

3. When will Anodos make the discovery told to him by the small woman?

4. In what position is the figure of the woman that Anodos finds after he finishes uncovering it with his knife?

5. What part of Anodos' room is affected by the flow from the wash basin?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Anodos and his shadow seem to influence each other?

2. What personality characteristic of Anodos gives him access to Fairy Land?

3. How does Anodos show his immaturity when he awakens the stone maiden?

4. Why do you think Anodos' father made provisions for Anodos to inherit the secretary desk?

5. How does Anodos' childlike innocence help him as he travels through Fairy Land?

6. Why is it appropriate that Anodos meets the old woman and her daughter first as he travels through Fairy Land?

7. What might happen to Anodos if he travels through the forest without knowing about the Ash tree?

8. Why do you think there are obstacles in the natural environment Anodos travels through when he leaves the forest?

9. How does Anodos allow himself to be controlled by nature and what are the results?

10. What happens to Anodos as he becomes more frightened in the wood?

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