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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 Magpie's story about the baby dragon, what are the other dragons taking from the mountain?

2. Who tells Raymond and friends to sleep at the foot of the mountain before waking early to climb?

3. Which student from Paley's class suggested the new rule should have solved Beatrice's problem with Annabella and Alexandra?

4. After Raymond is befriended by one character in Chapter 3, who jumps up and "befriends" him next?

5. Who disagreed with Paley's observation that students complied with the new play rule because they were afraid others would not like them?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happened when Paley visited third graders in Chapter 4?

3. Why did some of Paley's student's reference Raymond from the imaginary story in the beginning of Chapter 3?

4. What story does Magpie tell at the Corporal's prompting?

5. What happens in Chapter 3 when Raymond tries to be nice at school?

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

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

8. Why are the dragons confused when the awaken?

9. How are the dragons encouraged to to explore the world?

10. Who arrives during Raymond's initiated pretend play and what does this person request?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

How does Prince Kareem's character in the imaginary story compare and contrast to Paley's role in her classroom in regards to children at play?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 1, Angelo said that what is going on with play in the classroom is like what is going on where Magpie lives. How does Angelo seem to come to this conclusion and is it accurate based on details provided in this part of the book?

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