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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lezek seem to believe that Death's occupation is?
(a) Coroner.
(b) Undertaking.
(c) Some sort of medical profession.
(d) Hangman.

2. What does Death explain is the reason that kings get the sword instead of a scythe?
(a) It is a royal perogative.
(b) He lost a bet.
(c) It is tradition.
(d) It is because of the royal blood.

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

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

5. What does Lezek say happened to Mort because his grandmother taught him how to read?
(a) It didn't have any effect at all.
(b) It gave him rather liberal ideals.
(c) His mind overheated.
(d) It made him as mad as a wet hen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Death say about his job?

2. What does Mort's family do with the grapes grown on the magical hill?

3. What does Mort notice when Death walks through a crowd?

4. What type of plants grow on the magical soil?

5. What task does Death give Mort on Mort's first day after Mort admits that he wishes to know the secrets of the universe?

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