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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. What does the sprite wear on her head?

2. What does Holly put in her mouth before blasting off to the surface?

3. What does Artemis reveal to Holly that dumbfounds her?

4. What weapon does Holly take with her when she goes to the surface?

5. What position does Holly take to avoid the fire being shot at her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain Holly's journey to the surface in detail.

2. What is the Ritual?

3. Why is Root so angry with Holly at the end of Chapter 3?

4. What is Artemis's true motivation for his quest?

5. Why is there a need to go to the surface because a troll is there?

6. Parts of Chapter 1 show a sense of humor from the author. Where is the humor?

7. What is Butler's role and how is this a reversal of whom he would be expected to be as opposed to Artemis's role in the mind of a reader?

8. How does Artemis use technology?

9. How does magic play an essential role in Chapter 4: The Abduction?

10. How does Artemis's age conflict with his task?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is Root's character both lovable and infuriating? Why does Colfer create such an endearing character? Do his characteristics make him a memorable character?

Essay Topic 2

From the onset of the tale to the end, show how magic is a major theme of the novel.

Essay Topic 3

What are the strengths and weakness of the relationship between Artemis and Butler? How do the strengths add to the criminal lifestyle that they lead? How do the weaknesses of the relationship detract from what they are trying to accomplish?

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