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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 The Deplorable Word.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What expected result of being underwater does not happen when using the magic of the pools?
(a) Having your ears pop
(b) Getting waterlogged or wrinkled skin
(c) Getting wet
(d) Getting water trapped in your ears

2. How is a yellow ring attached to the guinea pig?
(a) The guinea pig is wearing the ring on its paw.
(b) It is tied on by a tape or ribbon around the guinea pig's middle.
(c) It is wedged onto the guinea pig's nose.
(d) It is hanging off the guinea pig's tail.

3. What color of stone has been used to build the old palace in which they find themselves?
(a) Grey
(b) Black
(c) White
(d) Red

4. What happens when they jump into the pools wearing the wrong rings?
(a) The trees hiss and roar in a high wind.
(b) They sink in water up to their necks.
(c) The surface of the water freezes over.
(d) They get their feet wet.

5. What was the name of Uncle Andrew's godmother?
(a) Morgana Le Fay
(b) Mrs Lefay
(c) Miss Lefay
(d) Mrs Leaf

Short Answer Questions

1. How wide are the pools?

2. In what city is this story set?

3. Which of the following does Polly not keep in the "smugglers' cave"?

4. What color are the rings

5. What sculpture was once used as a fountain?

(see the answer key)

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