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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 happens to Knut?

2. Who does Britta think the prince will choose?

3. To what do Britta, Esa and Frid liken Miri?

4. What do the girls worry will keep the prince from returning?

5. What does Pa throw at Dan?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Miri get help for the girls?

2. How many hostages do the bandits have and how many bandits do the villagers have, and what does Os suggest?

3. Why does Dan threaten to kill Miri?

4. How do Peder and Miri have a falling out?

5. What does Marda reveal to Miri and what is Miri's thoughts about the matter?

6. How does the idea of schooling expand?

7. What does Dan declare during the standoff, and what do the other bandits want and consequently do?

8. What is the bandit leader's plans after the storm abates?

9. What are Miri's impression after her dance with the prince?

10. Why does Miri decide they should run for it and what happens?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in "Princess Academy".

2. Trace and analyze one major theme of "Princess Academy". How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of "Princess Academy". How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

Essay Topic 2

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think "Princess Academy" is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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