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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 Richard know that Harry never did?
2. Who can overcome the feelings from Luthe's lands?
3. What does Harry see in a dream that night?
4. What does Kentarre say about Harry if Corlath denies her?
5. What does Jack offer Harry?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Corlath tell Harry about the cottage and his mother?
2. What does Harry do the first night in Luthe's hall, what does she want to know and what does he ask her?
3. How does Jack feel about Harry being a Rider, and how does Harry find out about her heritage?
4. What amuses Corlath when he comes to Harry in the city and what does he say about what will be done next?
5. What does Harry and Corlath see when they drink the Water of Sight after the banquet?
6. Where does Corlath take Harry to stay near the palace and what does he say about the place?
7. How does Harry feel about the city, what does the city look like, how do the people respond to her and where does Mathin leave her?
8. Who arrives after Harry gets back through the gap, what does Harry learn from Jack at that arrival and what does the person who comes say to Harry?
9. What does Jack do when he hears Harry and what does Tom Lloyd notice about Harry?
10. How does Harry get a sword and how does she become a Rider?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:
1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?
2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as "The Blue Sword" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading "The Blue Sword"? Why or why not.
3. Choose one specific incident in "The Blue Sword" to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.
Essay Topic 2
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 "The Blue Sword" and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why "The Blue Sword" 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 3
Choose one of the following to discuss:
1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in this story. 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 McKinley 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 McKinley chooses the metaphors she does?
3. Discuss McKinley's use (or lack ) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, cliffhangers, deux ex machina, etc.), and how they add or detract from the story. Does McKinley 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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