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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 26-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the stranger who comes to Meggie and Mo's house in chapter 1 call Mo?
(a) Silvertongue.
(b) Maurice.
(c) Mortimer.
(d) Boss.

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) His head would not look good on a girl's neck.
(c) He is an ugly man and would make an uglier girl.
(d) She is a living reminder of her mother.

3. In chapter 10, what explanation does Dustfinger give for the henchmen who kidnapped Mo not learning that they had the wrong book?
(a) They do not know what the book is called.
(b) They are afraid to even touch the book.
(c) They do not know what the book is about.
(d) They cannot read.

4. What does Capricorn want Meggie for?
(a) To force her father to read for him.
(b) To force her to read for him.
(c) To force Dustfinger to remain his servant.
(d) To force Resa to be loyal to him.

5. What has Mo hidden about the book he has brought to Elinor for safekeeping?
(a) Its publisher.
(b) Its author.
(c) Its title.
(d) Its publication year.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sign does Elinor find in her library that tells her where to look for her beloved books?

2. Who is Long John Silver?

3. What instinct nearly overwhelms Dustfinger as Meggie runs past him in chapter 7, no longer crying but still desperate?

4. How does Fenoglio hope to disguise himself as he walks in the square to catch a glimpse of the unsuspecting Dustfinger?

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

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