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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 Frid say to the bandits?
2. Why are the girls sent to their bed chambers?
3. What does Bena tell the bandits?
4. What does Miri ask Olana to do?
5. What do the girls realize?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Miri get help for the girls?
2. What is the bandit leader's plans after the storm abates?
3. What realization does Miri have about her desire for the future?
4. What does Marda reveal to Miri and what is Miri's thoughts about the matter?
5. What does Dan declare during the standoff, and what do the other bandits want and consequently do?
6. Describe Miri's private conversation with the prince.
7. Why can the academy not continue for the winter?
8. What do the bandits want after taking over the school and how do the girls respond?
9. Why does Dan threaten to kill Miri?
10. How do Peder and Miri interact at the ball?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Many novels, and perhaps a majority, of novels ends on a happy note. Discuss the following:
1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why not?
2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of "Princess Academy" and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why "Princess Academy" is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.
3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, stimulate thought? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Over the course of Princess Academy, Miri grows as a person in both complexity and understanding. "Princess Academy" might be considered a slice of Miri's larger story of her "coming of age." It might be said that "Princess Academy" is a "bildungsroman" of Miri. Discuss the following:
1. Define Bildungsroman, or "Coming of Age," and give several examples from literature you have read.
2. Trace and analyze the character of Miri as she changes from a more carefree, innocent girl to a wiser, young woman. What are the significant events that change Miri?
3. After thoroughly analyzing Miri's growth throughout Princess Academy, do you think "Princess Academy" could be considered Miri's Coming of Age story? Why or why not?
4. Are there any other characters in "Princess Academy" who go through a Coming of Age experience? Who? Why do you think so?
Essay Topic 3
Choose one of the following to discuss:
1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in "Princess Academy". Are these universal symbols? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other symbols that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Hale chooses the symbols he does?
2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel. Are these universal metaphors? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other metaphors that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Hale chooses the metaphors she does?
3. Discuss Hale's use (or lack ) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, clifthangers, deux ex machina, etc.), and how they add or detract from the story. Does Hale use too many or too little literary techniques? State which of the five major elements of fiction the literary device is related to (style, character, plot, setting, theme).
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