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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Britton.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are the great illusionists and deceivers from?
(a) Anderson.
(b) Gill.
(c) Ku Kuei.
(d) Schwartz.

2. What does the land of Mueller exchange for iron?
(a) Extra livestock.
(b) Lion fur.
(c) Horses.
(d) Extra limbs.

3. Why do the crew members try to discourage Lanik from demanding to go above-board?
(a) Because those taken above-board are ridiculed.
(b) Because those taken above-board are beaten.
(c) Because those taken above-board walk the plank.
(d) Because those taken above-board are deceived.

4. How does Lanik get the knife he uses during his escape?
(a) Lanik finds it on the ground.
(b) Lanik concealed it from the guards.
(c) Lanik takes it from one of the guards.
(d) Lanik has it smuggled in to him.

5. What does Lanik realize as he watches the people who make their home in the desert?
(a) They convert the desert sand into food.
(b) They never need to eat or drink.
(c) They have secret stores of water.
(d) They hide in their homes from the sun.

Short Answer Questions

1. How big is the cell on the ship in which Lanik is imprisoned?

2. According to the conversation between the Jones innkeeper and Lanik, who is the power behind the king?

3. What is the name of the story's protagonist?

4. What secret does Lanik hold that enables him to make his escape?

5. After walking for some time through the forest, Lanik eventually gets tired and lies down. What does Ensel want to do?

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