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

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

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

4. What does Anodos read about in the book that was covering the window?
(a) Fairies.
(b) Knights.
(c) Trees.
(d) Birds and insects.

5. How does Anodos react to the stone maiden's behavior when she wakes up?
(a) He helps her stand.
(b) He runs from her.
(c) He reassures her.
(d) He follows her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the shadow manage to leave the small windowless hut with Anodos?

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

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

4. What is Anodos thinking about when he wakes up at the beginning of Chapter 1?

5. How are Anodos' needs met during his stay at the Fairy Palace?

Short Essay Questions

1. What comment is the author making about Phantastes when he describes Anodos' reaction to the books he reads in the Fairy Palace library?

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

3. Explain Anodos' reaction to advice he has been given by characters in Fairy Land.

4. Why do you think the author chose to have the secretary desk in a dark room which has been closed for a long time?

5. What are the consequences Anodos suffers when he ignores the warning of the knight in rusty armor about beautiful women in the forest?

6. How does the magic of the Fairy Palace benefit Anodos?

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

8. What does the knight represent to Anodos?

9. How does the discovery of a room inside the Fairy Palace that looks like his own bedroom comfort Anodos?

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

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