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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Elinor subdue Basta in chapter 21?
(a) She gets his gun from him.
(b) She rushes at him with a knife.
(c) She threatens to kill his dogs.
(d) She hits him with a rock.

2. What causes Meggie to feel a little jealous in chapter 29?
(a) Mo spending time with Fenoglio's grandkids.
(b) Mo's admission that he misses his wife.
(c) Mo spending time with Fenoglio.
(d) Mo's admission that he hopes to marry again someday.

3. What old building in the abandoned village has Capricorn made his throne room?
(a) The school house.
(b) The church.
(c) The courthouse.
(d) The mayor's offices.

4. Why does Dustfinger say he does not know how to drive?
(a) He has poor vision.
(b) He has bad hand eye coordination.
(c) He dislikes riding in cars, let alone learning to drive them.
(d) He is afraid of machinery.

5. How does Meggie plan to get Mo back, as explained in chapter 10?
(a) Trade Elinor for him.
(b) Trade him for the book.
(c) Simply ask Capricorn to release him.
(d) Sneak him out of Capricorn's village.

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

7. Why does Dustfinger claim in chapter 6 he likes the nighttime better?
(a) There are fewer people around.
(b) It is a time when Gwin is more awake and active.
(c) He likes the dark.
(d) It is quieter.

8. What is the first thing Mo and company do when they reach a village in chapter 22?
(a) Have breakfast.
(b) Rent a car.
(c) Rent rooms in a hotel.
(d) Take a shower.

9. How does Fenoglio hope to disguise himself as he walks in the square to catch a glimpse of the unsuspecting Dustfinger?
(a) Wear a large hat.
(b) Take his grandchildren with him.
(c) Wear sunglasses.
(d) Wear oversized clothing.

10. What does Capricorn call Dustfinger's best friend in chapter 17?
(a) His juggling balls.
(b) Fire.
(c) Meggie.
(d) Gwin.

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

12. What question does Meggie ask Mo in chapter 5 that she never thought about until Dustfinger brought it up?
(a) Why they move around so much.
(b) Why he does not read aloud to her.
(c) Why he does not search for her mother.
(d) Why he never remarried.

13. Why does Basta refuse to believe in chapter 30 that Fenoglio is the author of Inkheart?
(a) He thinks the author is dead and gone.
(b) He does not believe his story was written by a human.
(c) He thinks Fenoglio is too old to be that clever.
(d) He thinks Fenoglio is not clever enough.

14. Who follows Dustfinger when he runs away in chapter 26?
(a) Mo.
(b) Farid.
(c) Meggie.
(d) Fenoglio.

15. What does Mo do for a living?
(a) Carpentry.
(b) Bookbinding.
(c) Librarian.
(d) Farming.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Elinor begin telling stories about castles and knights in chapter 13?

2. What is Meggie wearing when Dustfinger sneaks into her room in chapter 11?

3. What promise does Mo make to Dustfinger in chapter 23 and again in chapter 24?

4. What reason does Mo tell Meggie is why he does not go back to Capricorn's village to retrieve the last copy of Inkheart?

5. What does Capricorn want Meggie for?

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