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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what town does Mal live?
(a) Entomus.
(b) Avius.
(c) Icthus.
(d) Herpetus.

2. After whom is Christopher named?
(a) His grandfather.
(b) His great-great grandfather.
(c) His great-grandfather.
(d) His father.

3. What kind of tree grows on the hill behind Frank’s house?
(a) Mesquite.
(b) Redwood.
(c) Cedar.
(d) Oak.

4. What is the name of Nighthand’s preferred pub?
(a) The Naiad’s Tail.
(b) The Mermaid’s Scale.
(c) The Nymph’s Cocoon.
(d) The Dryad’s Leaf.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What attacks Christopher near Frank’s home?

2. Which of the following is a Senate guard?

3. With what does Christopher attack Kavil?

4. Which of the following does Frank offer Christopher as he takes him to his house?

5. What nereid saves Christopher?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the novel, what is a bridgi?

2. Why, per the novel, does a person need the kind of friendship that emerges between Mal and Christopher?

3. Why does the Azurian Senate refuse Irian’s request for aid?

4. How does Etymologies describe a griffin?

5. What does Ratwin claim befell those prior to Mal and Christopher who sought the help of the Neverfear?

6. Why does Christopher wear a necklace of coins?

7. Why does Frank forbid Christopher from going to the hilltop?

8. Why does Nighthand note preferring to face the world drunk?

9. Of what does Christopher dream his first night aboard the Neverfear?

10. What is Frank’s job as guardian?

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