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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anodos discover when he examines the item that the keys open?

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

3. What can Anodos sense the presence of, but not see, inside the Fairy Palace?

4. As Anodos explores the woods, after he meets the young girl, what structure does he see?

5. According to the small woman who appears, how is she related to Anodos?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Anodos react when he sees the open field from the room in which he sleeps at the farmhouse?

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

5. Why do you think Anodos' room is transformed into a forest rather than another type of nature environment?

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

7. What does Anodos realize about the truth of what the small woman told him as he looks around his room?

8. Why do you think the old woman refuses to tell the truth of the woods to Anodos?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A recurring theme throughout Phantastes is maturity. Maturity seems to be a goal that is set for Anodos as he travels through Fairy Land. Does Anodos realize this is a goal that has been set for him as he travels through Fairy Land? How do you know? Is Anodos consistent in his progress toward maturity as he travels through Fairy Land? In what ways(s)? What behavior does Anodos show that demonstrates his maturity?

Essay Topic 2

Which is stronger in Phantastes--plot development or character development? Why? Give examples from the story to explain your answer. Do you think the author did this intentionally? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout Phantastes, Anodos interacts with and is controlled by nature. What does the author's opinion about nature seem to be? Why do you think so? Do you think the author gave Anodos the same feelings that he has about nature? Why or why not?

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