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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 the naked man in the inner room call for when he awakens?

2. According to Ransom, why has God chosen to use Merlin in this fight?

3. What happens to Jules in the middle of his banquet speech?

4. What is Mark's opinion of The Fairy after she tells him his wife is in danger?

5. What do Mr. Frost and Mr. Wither fight about before Mark returns to Belbury in the hands of the police?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the Head able to speak?

2. Why is Jane prohibited from being part of the important meeting at St. Anne's?

3. What is the old man's major goal while being held captive at Belbury?

4. According to the macrobes, what is the true fate of human kind?

5. Why is Mark so hesitant about stomping on the crucifix in his training room?

6. Why does Merlin feel so much animosity towards Jane?

7. What kind of tests does Merlin give to Mr. Ransom to make sure he is the real leader at St. Anne's?

8. Why are Mr. Frost and Mr. Wither trying to talk to the old man in Latin?

9. What happens when Mark punches Wither in the face?

10. What happens to Mark when he sees the remains of the prisoner Alcasar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Head is a very integral figure in this book. Describe it. What is it? What is it used for? Where did it come from? What is the significance of the Head? Use examples from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

What seemingly hypocritical methods does the N.I.C.E. use to further their objective, and why do they believe this will work? Does it work? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

What does Jane do to make Merlin so upset? How is she changed after she does this? Is there a way for Jane to make things right? Why or why not?

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