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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. In the story Anodos retells about women with wings, while the women have wings for appendages, what do the men have?
(a) Arms.
(b) Wings.
(c) Branches.
(d) Tentacles.

2. What is Anodos thinking about when he wakes up at the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) The events of his birthday.
(b) A dream he had.
(c) His class schedule for the day.
(d) Writing thank-you notes for his birthday gifts.

3. What is growing from the carpet in Anodos' room?
(a) Water lilies.
(b) Daisies.
(c) Seaweed.
(d) Tall grass.

4. What part of Anodos' room is affected by the flow from the wash basin?
(a) The walls.
(b) The floor.
(c) The ceiling.
(d) The door.

5. What does a woman's voice tell Anodos?
(a) The voice tells him an incantation to use for protection.
(b) The voice directs him through the forest.
(c) Go home.
(d) Don't be afraid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the marble lady put Anodos for the Ash tree?

2. When Anodos feels a chill from the marble lady's touch, what does he believe caused the chill?

3. What does Anodos read about in the book that was covering the window?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the relationship between the borders of Anodos' real world and the borders of his fantasy world?

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

3. From the time Anodos finds the ogre's hut, what events lead the reader to the conclusion that the shadow will bring trouble to Anodos?

4. Why does Anodos awaken a little disoriented the day after his twenty-first birthday?

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

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

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

8. When will the knight in rusty armor whom Anodos meets in the wood be able to regain his reputable status?

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

10. Why do you think the author has Anodos read a passage from the tale of King Arthur and his knights?

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