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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. How did Artemis Senior lose a large amount of the family fortune?

2. What language does the sprite claim that the Book is written in?

3. Under what kind of a tree is the Ritual performed?

4. What is Artemis's main problem now that he has the translated Book?

5. To whom is Juliet related?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Holly trying to prove herself?

2. What is the Fowl family history?

3. What characteristics does the author give to Artemis in the first chapter?

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

5. What is the relationship between Artemis and Butler?

6. Why are Root's expectations of Holly so high?

7. What is Foaly's role in the agency?

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

9. How is the sprite's way of life unexpected?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is the novel both futuristic and folklore? How does that enhance the storyline?

Essay Topic 2

Trace the relationship of Cudgeon and Root. Show its negative effects on each of the commanders and on the situation that they are trying to resolve.

Essay Topic 3

How it the concept of friendship shown as a theme throughout the novel and how does it affect the character's choices?

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