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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Equal Rites, pgs. 151-180.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Adab Gander agrees to take the wizard's apprentice, what is the name of the gangling, pale boy who stutters and reads constantly?
(a) Gandar.
(b) Simon.
(c) Gulach.
(d) Meerkat.

2. When Granny cannot find Esk, what does Hilta bring Granny so that she can search for Esk?
(a) A bucket.
(b) An eagle.
(c) A plane.
(d) Her banned broom.

3. Esk finds out that most wizards are old, powerful, rare, bearded men. What does she find out about witches?
(a) They are young, beautiful, and vibrant.
(b) They are both men and women.
(c) They are old, suspicious, homely, sometimes bearded, and all women.
(d) They are young, sweet, and demure.

4. What did Esk do because Simon got hurt that makes Granny angry with her?
(a) She danced with enemies.
(b) She conjured up spirits.
(c) She slept outside.
(d) She threw the staff into the river for trying to kill Simon.

5. When Esk back talks, what does her father do that causes a series of odd happenings and frayed nerves?
(a) Beats her.
(b) Yells at her mother.
(c) Slaps her.
(d) Locks her in the closet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Unfortunately, when Esk finally falls asleep on the boat by the dock, what does it do?

2. What is a manual for invoking the spirits of the dead?

3. Who is the Head Librarian that Esk bribes with bananas?

4. After what event is Simon still not awake and lying in the infirmary?

5. When Simon gets excited, what becomes worse?

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