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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 45-86.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much talent for horticulture is Mort as described as having?
(a) The same as his father.
(b) The same as a dead starfish.
(c) Very little but there was a lot of hope.
(d) No one was sure since Mort didn't try.

2. What does Death say can see him in his true form?
(a) People who practice the magical arts.
(b) Wizards and small animals.
(c) Wizards and cats.
(d) Only things that are dead.

3. What does Mort get up the courage to ask Death?
(a) If he is a servant or an apprentice.
(b) For an afternoon off.
(c) If he can have a horse of his own.
(d) If he can have his own scythe.

4. What does Death say about his job?
(a) It weighs heavily on his soul.
(b) It has been the same since the beginning of time.
(c) You have to put emotion aside.
(d) You don't see people at their best.

5. What does Death tell Mort is the reason that his father is acting so strangely when he is questioning Death?
(a) Lezek is drunk.
(b) Lezek is in deep shock.
(c) Lezek has been put under a calming effect.
(d) Lezek doesn't see or hear what Mort sees.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cutwell answer when Mort asks if it is possible to walk through walls without using magic?

2. Why does Death explain that people don't seem to see him?

3. What did Death give Mort before Mort left?

4. What does Mort's second charge say when Mort enters the room?

5. What does Lezek say when Mort says he will be sure to write?

(see the answer key)

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