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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “The City of Scholars” through “Leaving”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What answer does Irian give to her riddle?
(a) Breath.
(b) Egg.
(c) Time.
(d) Book.

2. Which of the following is explicitly disclaimed as a metaphor?
(a) Achilles.
(b) Odysseus.
(c) Icarus.
(d) Theseus.

3. About which does Irian note having asked a man at a party?
(a) Badgers.
(b) Mushrooms.
(c) Snakes.
(d) Shoes.

4. With which of the following does the novel begin?
(a) “They had not, in the dark, seen the blood in his feathers.”
(b) “They ran, the griffin in Mal’s arms.”
(c) “It was a very fine day, until something tried to eat him.”
(d) “The rush of water was ferocious against Christopher’s face.”

5. At what time do Mal and Christopher stalk off to flee her destiny?
(a) 2:00 am.
(b) Midnight.
(c) Noon.
(d) 2:00 pm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the fortune-teller’s boy have tattooed on his wrist?

2. What animals transport the Azurial Senate?

3. For what do unicorns in the novel have a taste?

4. What is the name of the sphinx that first greets Mal and Christopher?

5. For which of the following does the Neverfear set sail after leaving the Senate?

(see the answer key)

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