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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 genre of writing is used in the opening of the Book?

2. What is Artemis hoping the web site that he kept running twenty-four hours a day would show him?

3. What is bothering Holly about the vessel she will travel in?

4. As Artemis prepares to leave his mother's room in Chapter 2, how does she treat him?

5. What symbol leads Artemis to the reading of the Book?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Fowl family history?

2. How do Artemis's feelings about his mother's illness conflict?

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

4. What shocks Holly about Artemis and Butler?

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

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

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

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

9. Specifically, how do Butler and Artemis find Holly?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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