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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 Butler do with the Book once he receives it?

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

3. On the Internet, what were the fairies referred as?

4. On the stake out in Chapter 4, what is troubling Artemis?

5. What is a sprite?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the Fowl family history?

3. How is the book set up as a fantasy in the first chapter?

4. How is the translation of the Book a challenge for Artemis?

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

6. What objects are used to indicate that this is a modern/futuristic novel?

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

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

9. How does Holly's lack of magic hurt her mission?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is it possible for the reader to empathize with such an evil character as Artemis? Why does Colfer want the reader to empathize with Artemis? How does this empathy draw the reader into the story?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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