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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 33, why does Dustfinger say he often came back to Capricorn's village while searching for Silvertongue and the book?
(a) He knew there were few cars there.
(b) He felt he was among friends.
(c) He felt less out of place there.
(d) He knew he was safe there.

2. What does Mo discover Capricorn's henchmen have taken from their makeshift camp while they hide in a cellar?
(a) Their books.
(b) Their money and food.
(c) Their car.
(d) Their blankets and bloodied bandages.

3. What does Capricorn show as proof of Mo's death in chapters 55-56?
(a) His favorite book, covered in blood.
(b) His bloody sweater.
(c) A picture of his dead body.
(d) Bloody cloth.

4. What does Farid say his job was in his other life?
(a) Sneaking into villages unseen.
(b) Stealing.
(c) Cooking.
(d) Guarding.

5. What was the first thing Darius recalls reading out of a book?
(a) A sack of gold.
(b) A bird.
(c) A bowl.
(d) A dog.

6. Who is left to guard over Meggie and Fenoglio in chapter 36?
(a) Flatnose.
(b) Mortola.
(c) Resa.
(d) Basta.

7. What does Meggie tell Fenoglio in chapter 53 he should do about all of Capricorn's henchmen?
(a) Frighten them so that they run away.
(b) Have the Shadow take them back into the book.
(c) Kill them all.
(d) Imprison them all.

8. Why does Basta hold Meggie by the hair on the entire walk to Mortola's quarters in chapter 48?
(a) Because he wants to touch her.
(b) So she will speak with him.
(c) Because he dislikes her.
(d) So she will not try to run away again.

9. Who reads the section of the passage that causes Capricorn's death when Meggie finds she cannot?
(a) Mo.
(b) Darius.
(c) Resa.
(d) Fenoglio.

10. Which unexpected character disappears after the reading of the author's new passage in chapter 57?
(a) Fenoglio.
(b) Mo.
(c) Elinor.
(d) Resa.

11. Why is Farid studying the night in chapter 41?
(a) He is trying to protect Mo and Elinor.
(b) He is waiting for Dustfinger to return.
(c) He is looking for dangers.
(d) He is looking for Gwin.

12. What is Farid's idea to create a diversion when he, Mo, and Elinor sneak into the village to save Meggie?
(a) Call the police.
(b) Allow Basta to arrest Elinor.
(c) Run through the village in a car with a loud radio on.
(d) Start a fire.

13. Why does Dustfinger think most of Capricorn's men do not have driver's licenses?
(a) They do not drive.
(b) They do not obey the laws of this world.
(c) They cannot read.
(d) They cannot provide proof of identity such as a birth certificate.

14. What does Dustfinger tell Basta his rabbit's foot will attract?
(a) Goblins.
(b) Ghosts.
(c) Fairies.
(d) White Ladies.

15. Who does Mo believe Resa is when he sees a picture of her in Dustfinger's backpack?
(a) Dustfinger's wife.
(b) His sister.
(c) Dustfinger's cousin.
(d) His wife, Teresa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who brings Capricorn news of his burning house in chapter 56?

2. What does Fenoglio say about Capricorn's village as Basta takes he and Meggie there in chapter 32?

3. What does Dustfinger feed to Tinkle Bell after finding her in Basta's house?

4. What does Mortola threaten to do to Meggie in chapter 48 when she reveals that she knows Mortola is Capricorn's mother?

5. What message from Mo does Dustfinger give to Meggie in chapter 39?

(see the answer keys)

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