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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Elinor's biggest fear as she and the others escape into the hills above the village where her car had a flat tire?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Capricorn.
(c) Spiders.
(d) Basta.

2. Who does Mo tell Meggie Fenoglio is in chapter 22?
(a) The writer of Inkheart.
(b) The author of a book about silvertongues.
(c) A book collector.
(d) A bookseller.

3. Who is Long John Silver?
(a) The evil pirate from Treasure Island.
(b) A friend of Capricorn's.
(c) Capricorn's cousin.
(d) Mo's favorite literary character.

4. What is Mo doing when Meggie wakes in chapter 2?
(a) Reading aloud.
(b) Singing.
(c) Making lunch.
(d) Packing.

5. What does Elinor suddenly find herself missing in chapter 28 as she arrives home?
(a) The feel of her favorite books.
(b) The sight of her garden.
(c) The sounds of human voices.
(d) The smell of her lake.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mo tell Meggie that he and she cannot go home with Elinor in chapter 22?

2. What causes Meggie to feel a little jealous in chapter 29?

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

4. What type of food does Meggie recall Mo loves more than any other?

5. What is Meggie's favorite flower as she tells the reader in chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Meggie say in the note she intends to leave with Elinor in chapter 9?

2. In chapter 23, what does Dustfinger catch Farid doing? What does he say about it?

3. Who does Dustfinger admit he works for in chapter 11?

4. In chapter 15, Meggie wonders why adults always keep secrets from children. Why does she think adults should be more willing to tell children the truth?

5. Why does Farid insist on returning to Capricorn's village with Dustfinger in chaper 26?

6. When Meggie tells Mo that she sees someone outside the bedroom window, what book does he accuse her of reading before going to sleep?

7. What does Mo tell Meggie in chapter 22 that people often do not think about when it comes to books?

8. In chapter 30, how does Basta get Meggie to open the door to him?

9. Who is waiting for Meggie and Mo as they attempt to leave their house in chapter 3? What do they do?

10. Why does Meggie light candles in her room late at night? Why does Mo dislike this practice?

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