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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Closing Time, and Going Wodwo.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator not understand the jokes the other boys tell?
(a) They are speaking another language.
(b) He doesn't know the people they are talking about.
(c) He is too young for them.
(d) The jokes are about a playhouse he has never been to.

2. In October's story, who first nicknames the boy Runt, and why?
(a) His parents name him Runt, because he is their least favorite child.
(b) He names himself Runt, to show that he doesn't care what others say about him.
(c) His teacher names him Runt after a character from a book who was small and weak.
(d) His brothers name him Runt, because he is younger, smaller and weaker than them.

3. Why can the narrator not return to fairyland?
(a) He was thrown out and told never to return.
(b) He doesn't believe in fairies anymore.
(c) He is too old.
(d) He broke a fairy's heart.

4. In The Faery Reel, what does the narrator say the 'brown boys' will do with his heart?
(a) Play a song on it and dance along.
(b) Play with it until it is broken.
(c) Lock it up and keep it safe.
(d) Eat it.

5. What does Amelia promise them in return for not killing her?
(a) A lock of her hair.
(b) The deeds to the house.
(c) Brides.
(d) Chocolate.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the writer does try writing fantasy, what is Amelia doing now?

2. What do the boys dare the narrator to do?

3. How does the detective know that the narrator was in Afghanistan?

4. What do the two of them do?

5. What else do they want from her?

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