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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Elinor begin telling stories about castles and knights in chapter 13?
(a) To keep Meggie from crying.
(b) To keep Dustfinger from talking so much.
(c) To keep herself from falling asleep.
(d) To keep the silence at bay during the long drive to Capricorn's village.

2. Who is the man Meggie sees outside her window in chapter 1?
(a) Flatnose.
(b) Dustfinger.
(c) Basta.
(d) Capricorn.

3. What is Mo's full name?
(a) Montgomery.
(b) Mortimer.
(c) Mortin.
(d) Maurice.

4. How long has Mo been running from Capricorn and Basta?
(a) Three years.
(b) Eight years.
(c) Nine years.
(d) Five years.

5. What does Meggie do in chapter 14 to try to give herself courage?
(a) Think of how Dustfinger would expect her to act.
(b) Think of a hero from her books.
(c) Be brave for Elinor.
(d) Think of what her father would do in her position.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Meggie admit being afraid of Basta in chapter 13?

2. Why did Mo once promise Meggie burglars would never break into their house?

3. What do all of Capricorn's henchmen wear?

4. How do the police react in chapter 8 when Meggie tells them to search for Capricorn?

5. How far does Elinor insist in chapter 4 Meggie stay from her shelves of books?

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