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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “Gelifen” through “The Stink of Manticore Breath”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What subject does Mal lament having had to study?
(a) Algebra.
(b) Manticore.
(c) Sphinx.
(d) Trigonometry.

2. What kind of water creature is observed to attack ships in the novel?
(a) Selkie.
(b) Orochi.
(c) Gatorman.
(d) Gargouille.

3. What does the fortune-teller’s boy have tattooed on his wrist?
(a) Knife.
(b) Staff.
(c) Wand.
(d) Cup.

4. Which of the following is a Senate guard?
(a) Kai.
(b) Warinda.
(c) Jerim.
(d) Alta.

5. To which of the following does Christopher compare nereids?
(a) Rhinoceroses.
(b) Pirahna.
(c) Buffalo.
(d) Elephants.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is explicitly disclaimed as a metaphor?

2. What does the manticore threaten to eat from Christopher first?

3. Who does Nighthand posit Mal’s pursuer might be?

4. In what had Anja’s ancestor worked?

5. What island produces silk?

(see the answer key)

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