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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 Root need Mulch to do for the fairy community?

2. What does Holly mention that seems to threaten Artemis?

3. What is Juliet doing when Butler finds her in the cell?

4. With what does Butler beat the troll?

5. What does Mulch get in return for helping Root?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of a character is Mulch Diggums?

2. What is the nature of Root's character?

3. What is the conflict between Cudgeon and Root in planning the first siege against Artemis?

4. What is the relationship between Foaly and Root?

5. Describe in detail the complete fight between Butler and the troll.

6. What is the conflict between Cudgeon and Root now that Root's plan is to pay Artemis the gold he seeks?

7. What happens to Mulch while he is in prison in his latest incident?

8. What is the first meeting like between Artemis and Holly?

9. How does Root plan on using Mulch?

10. What is the first meeting of Holly and Juliet like?

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 does Butler show courage in regard to his relationship with his sister? How does he show love in the guise of fear? How do these emotions add to the dynamic of his character? Does Colfer succeed in creating a character that moves the reader?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Eoin Colfer mostly eliminate the characters of Artemis's parents? How does this drive the plot?

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