A Wizard of Earthsea Quizzes

Think you’ve got your head wrapped around A Wizard of Earthsea? Put your knowledge to the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. What happens to Sparrowhawk after he uses his power for the first major time?


He spends it and enters a trance
He spends it and never uses magic again
He goofs and destroys the village
Q. When it rains, Ogion


Buys an umbrella
Gets wet
Casts a spell to stop the rain
Tells Sparrowhawk to stop the rain
Q. What is a rune?


Old wizard
Letter in an alphabet
Magic spell
Old artifact
Q. As an apprentice, Ged spends time


Turning frogs into princes
Gathering herbs
Learning how to make potions
Q. How long does it take Ged and Vetch to sail home?


3 days
8 days
4 weeks
Who sails? He is a wizard.