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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who insists on speaking to Dustfinger first, in chapter 25, before introducing him to Fenoglio?
(a) Elinor.
(b) Farid.
(c) Meggie.
(d) Mo.

2. Why did Mo once tell Meggie it was good she looked like her mother?
(a) She is much more feminine with her mother's features.
(b) She is a living reminder of her mother.
(c) His head would not look good on a girl's neck.
(d) He is an ugly man and would make an uglier girl.

3. How do the police react in chapter 8 when Meggie tells them to search for Capricorn?
(a) They ask Elinor why Meggie is not in bed.
(b) They ignore her and file a report using only the information Elinor gave them.
(c) They put out an APB.
(d) They apparently think she is joking.

4. What memories does Meggie awaken in Elinor in chapter 8?
(a) Her father's obsession with his books and her play time with her sisters.
(b) Memories of Teresa, Meggie's mother.
(c) Memories of her own mother.
(d) A love of good books Elinor has always had.

5. Why did Mo tell her that people become attached to favorite books?
(a) Its easier to read a story over and over rather than begin something new.
(b) Books are expensive and hard to replace.
(c) Familiar stories are comforting.
(d) The books hold memories for the reader.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Meggie think Mo was more concerned about during his kidnapping than her?

2. What are Basta and Flatnose debating as they come up the hill toward Mo and company's hiding place in chapter 21?

3. In what point of view is this novel written?

4. Who seems to be missing from Capricorn's village?

5. What does Mo say to Elinor in chapter 15 that makes her angry with him?

(see the answer key)

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