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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 158-197.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lezek speculate might be one thing that people look at when choosing an apprentice?
(a) Read tea leaves.
(b) The back of their ears.
(c) Look for birthmarks.
(d) The look of a person's teeth.

2. How often do magicians say that million to one chances turn up?
(a) Three fourths of the time.
(b) Sixty percent of the time.
(c) Almost every time.
(d) Nine times out of ten.

3. What does the king say after he realizes it is Death that stands before him?
(a) I didn't expect you so soon.
(b) Please spare my daughter.
(c) I can pay you anything for more time.
(d) I didn't think you turned up in person for me.

4. What is scumble said to be mainly made of?
(a) Apples.
(b) Possibly the fat of a rancid hog.
(c) Various fruits.
(d) No one is certain.

5. Who does Mort see a painting of when he enters the tavern?
(a) A picture of what people believe heaven to be.
(b) The four horsemen.
(c) Princess Keli.
(d) Wizard Cutwell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mort realize is happening?

2. What are the items called that pour the moments of every living person's life from the future into the past?

3. What does Cutwell explain when Keli refuses to leave with Mort on his horse?

4. What can Mort tell is at the center of the dome he is watching?

5. How many people does Death say that Wa has had murdered?

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