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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 86-122.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of plants grow on the magical soil?
(a) Troll flowers.
(b) Talking plants.
(c) Reannuals.
(d) Preannuals.

2. What is the reason that the Gods haven't sent an avalanche to destroy the Listeners?
(a) The Listeners are destined to save the world.
(b) They are curious as to what will be heard.
(c) The Listeners have made a pact with the Gods.
(d) They are greatly appreciative of what the Listeners have accomplished.

3. What task does Death give Mort on Mort's first day after Mort admits that he wishes to know the secrets of the universe?
(a) Shovel horse dung.
(b) Dig potatoes.
(c) Clean the kitchen.
(d) Start studying Death's memoirs.

4. What does Mort compare Ysabel's eyebrows to?
(a) Two fighting dust bunnies.
(b) Nothing this world has ever seen before.
(c) Wild yeti fighting for the piece of tundra.
(d) Mating caterpillars.

5. Who tells Mort to be impressed by the wizard?
(a) The door knocker.
(b) A house servant.
(c) The guard rail.
(d) A shoe shine boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What changes have NOT taken place in Mort as is described when he walks into the tavern?

2. What does Death explain is the reason that kings get the sword instead of a scythe?

3. What does Death go to do when he tells Mort that some things make him really angry?

4. What does Death say is the reason that the King doesn't feel sad?

5. What does Mort's second charge say when Mort enters the room?

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