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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. Why does Anodos think he can't hear music in the Fairy Palace?

2. How did the two brothers know that Anodos would join them to fight the three giants?

3. How long has Anodos been walking through the hole when he sees the old woman who turns into a beautiful maiden?

4. What causes the pain Anodos feels as he vows to protect those he left behind?

5. After Anodos leaves the island and arrives in a rocky country, from what structure does Anodos hear the sound of a clanging anvil?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does the woman in the cottage on the island function as Anodos' mother?

2. Why is the final time Anodos meets the knight with the rusty armor important to Anodos?

3. How does Anodos demonstrate maturity as he attempts to discover the secret to releasing the white lady?

4. What does Anodos learn from entering the doors in the cottage on the island that helps him accept the love between the knight and the white lady?

5. How does Anodos show maturity when he and the two brothers prepare to battle the three giants?

6. What is Anodos ignoring about his part in the stories he reads?

7. What is the difference between Anodos' desire to hold the crystal ball belonging to the little girl in the forest in Chapter 9, and his desire to find the music and the dancers in the Fairy Palace?

8. After Anodos imagines himself reborn in various forms, why does he believe he needs to stay alive?

9. What causes Anodos and the two brothers to be unprepared for battle when the three giants approach the tower?

10. What does moving forward in the abyss represent to Anodos, and what does going back represent?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose a situation in the story in which Anodos acted in a way you disagree with. Describe the situation. Why did Anodos act this way? What were the consequences of his actions? Why do you disagree with Anodos' reaction to the situation? How would you have reacted? Why?

Essay Topic 2

How does the setting of Phantastes influence the events of the story? Give examples from the story to explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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