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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 Knecht visit in Monteport?

2. In which poem does Knecht talk about Mariafels?

3. Who does Tegularius consult with at the Far Eastern College?

4. What does Knecht foresee will end the Castalia?

5. What does Knecht say Castalia could not exist without?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the poem Compromise about?

2. How does Knecht criticize the Order?

3. What does Knecht give as his main reason for leaving the Order?

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

5. What does Designori learn about Knecht?

6. What problems does Designori have with Knecht?

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

8. How does Knecht think war will affect Castalia?

9. What condition does Knecht find his old Music Master in when he visits him in Montepart?

10. Why does Knecht find himself as part of the community?

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 novel and helps to express character and theme:

Setting

Point of view

Structure

Language

Essay Topic 2

Pick a character from the novel and discuss their 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 3

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

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