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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. In Paley's class problems arise when the new play rule is applied to storytelling and what?

2. Who is sad about the baby dragon being gone away in the sky?

3. Whose cry awakens the dragons?

4. Who makes a welcome home sign for Raymond's father?

5. In Chapter 3 we find that Paley has delayed talking to which students about the new rule?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened with loop holes regarding the new play rule according to Paley in Chapter 4?

2. Why are the dragons confused when the awaken?

3. What does Raymond reveal about himself in Chapter 4?

4. In Chapter 3, when Magpie ended his story inspired by Raymond, how did Raymond respond?

5. How was Lisa affected by the imposition of the new rule?

6. Why did problems arise with the new play rule and story telling?

7. What was Lisa worried about as she was faced with immediate imposition of the new play rule?

8. When Beatrice finds out that students still think Raymond is mean after he tries to be nice, what advice does Beatrice give Raymond?

9. What happens when Raymond and his friends arrive at the bottom of the mountain?

10. In Chapter 3, why were Paley's students nervous and what did they do because of their nervousness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Angelo told Paley about his dream of being alone and that he was sad because of this. Annabella is found sad, alone, with her doll and refuses help. Compare and contrast similarities between these "outcasts," Angelo and Annabella.

Essay Topic 2

Lisa had been fairly supportive of the new play rule. In Chapter 3 Lisa's perceptions about the new rule changed. Discuss Lisa's perception about the new rule and how it has evolved into what it is in Chapter 3. (Use insights from previous chapters to support your responses.)

Essay Topic 3

According to Chapter 3, who is exempt from the new rule? Why is this person exempt? Should this person be exempt? How does this exemption affect the success of the new rule?

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