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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the witch, Goodie Hamstring, explain that Death doesn't like magical people?
(a) They give him a hard time.
(b) They have control over Death.
(c) They smell funny.
(d) They try to avoid Death.

2. What does Lezek say when Mort says he will be sure to write?
(a) He says it will make Mort's mother happy.
(b) He says he is sure someone who can read it will happen by.
(c) He says it doesn't matter one way or the other.
(d) He says it might be best to wait until he is secure in his position.

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

4. What surprises Mort when he looks at Death for the first time?
(a) That he can stand without any muscle mass.
(b) That he isn't afraid.
(c) That he is real.
(d) That he is completely visible.

5. What does Goodie say she was guaranteed as part of the arrangement?
(a) A happy life.
(b) An extended life.
(c) Personal attention.
(d) A first class farewell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the man ask when Mort asks if he dies often?

2. What is on the porch of the house that Mort stops at first while out with Binky?

3. Where does Mort go on his day off?

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

5. Why does Ysabell pinch Mort?

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