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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 Ven offer to do for McLean in this section?

2. What does Mr. Whiting say Trudy rules the Crossroad Inn with?

3. What does Mr. Whiting wear around his neck?

4. Where does Mr. Whiting say he can hide Ven?

5. Why does Mr. Whiting say Captain Oliver took Ven to the top of the mast?

Short Essay Questions

1. What would Ven's role be as the King's reporter?

2. What does Gregory say is the problem the inn has?

3. How does Ven know that Whiting is lying to him?

4. What does Gregory tell Ven and Char about the dogs?

5. What mistakes does Ven make when he first meets the king?

6. How does Ven find the island?

7. Describe Elysian castle?

8. What does McLean tell Ven home is in this section?

9. Why does the king want a reporter?

10. What does Ven tell the king about the underwater world?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 2

Compare Ven's upbringing to Char's upbringing. How have their different molded their characters? How does their different upbringings affect their relationship?

Essay Topic 3

How does being a Nain affect Ven and the decision he makes in the story? How different is a Nain to a human? Why do some humans react negative against Nains?

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