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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. Who is the bearded man on the stone table that Jane sees in her dreams?

2. How does Merlin greet Ransom when he realizes Ransom is the real leader at St. Anne's?

3. What happened to the old man's clothes before he was found in the wood naked?

4. What does Mark do when he sees the Head for the first time?

5. What does Frost receive while he is in the holding cell with Mark that makes him leave in a hurry?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What do Jane and Mr. Dimble find at the campsite in Bragdon Wood?

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

5. What is left of the N.I.C.E. at the end of the banquet?

6. What does the old man feel about the man who stole his clothes?

7. How did Jane unknowingly stop Mr. Frost from being able to telepathically see her dreams?

8. What is Mark trying to do when his pen is knocked out of his hand by the Fairy?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are some very symbolic meanings in the names chosen for the characters in this book. Choose 5 of these symbolic names, and describe what deeper meaning they bring to the character and the story line.

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

Merlin is an essential character in this book. What central role does he play? Where does he come from? What side is he on? Why is he needed so badly? What are some of the things he does to help? Why is Merlin chosen to help the people at St. Anne's? What is he able to provide that no one else can? What would the outcome have been for St. Anne's without Merlin's support?

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