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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 does the soldier say is the greatest warrior that ever lived?

2. What do the sailors say is good luck to sight before a voyage?

3. Where does Ven keep his jack-rule while at staying at the inn?

4. What is the name of Ven's sister?

5. Who gets the kite down from the tree?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mr. Whiting get customers in this section?

2. Describe the floating island.

3. What does this section say about Whiting?

4. Why does Oliver say he pays Ven the same as Char?

5. How does Captain Oliver take water from the river?

6. How is Ven different than his brothers?

7. How does Ven disappoint Amariel in this section?

8. Why does Char try to help Ven in this section?

9. Why does McLean say Captain Oliver is traveling the seas?

10. How are Nain different than humans?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the book and helps to express character and theme.

1. Setting

2. Point of view

3. Structure

4. Language

Essay Topic 2

Choose two of the following people and outline their influence on Ven's life. What does Ven learn from those two characters?

1. His father

2. Captain Oliver

3. Char

4. Amariel

Essay Topic 3

Examine the following races in the book;

1. Lirin

2. Spice Folk

3. Gwadd

What are there strengths and weaknesses as a race? How have they adapted to the human world?

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