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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. Which of the following of his possessions does Knecht leave at Hirsland?

2. In which poem does Knecht talk about Mariafels?

3. What kind of letter does Knecht write in this chapter?

4. What does Knecht think playing the Game can lead to?

5. What kind of house does Knecht want to construct for the Games?

Short Essay Questions

1. What problems did Designori have with his father?

2. How does Knecht think war will affect Castalia?

3. What has Designori arranged for Knecht?

4. Why is Designori bitter with Castalia?

5. Why does Knecht not like his position as Magister?

6. Why does the current deputy find his work difficult?

7. What do the board say in reply to Knecht's views?

8. What does Knecht want as the next theme for the Games?

9. How does Knecht try and concentrate on the Games despite the Magister's illness?

10. How does Knecht die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the differences between the novel and biography formats. What are the main elements of a novel? What are the main elements of a biography? What can novelists express that a biographer cannot? How can autobiographies keep to the facts while still maintaining a level of entertainment?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss elements of the narrative structure; Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the novel's themes?

Essay Topic 3

What are Knecht's criticisms of the Order? Why has Knecht questioned the Order more than other members have?

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