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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 197-243.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Albert retrieve from the trunk under his bed after Mort and Ysabell have gone?
(a) His hour glass.
(b) His old spell books.
(c) The copy of his agreement with Death.
(d) His wizarding robe.

2. 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) Please spare my daughter.
(d) I can pay you anything for more time.

3. How old does Cutwell say he is when the princess calls him old?
(a) Thirty.
(b) Not that old.
(c) Twenty.
(d) A very young fifty-two.

4. What is the reason that Mort can walk through walls and drink harsh drinks with little or no effect on himself?
(a) He is becoming dangerously real.
(b) Binky has given Mort a short amount of magic.
(c) He is taking over Death's magic abilities.
(d) He is becoming a ghost.

5. What do the torches of Sto Lat illuminate?
(a) Pictures of Princess Keli.
(b) A statement of Keli's good health.
(c) Royal proclamations of Keli's long rule.
(d) An announcement of a royal ball.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the second person that Mort is sent to see to on his own?

2. What changes have NOT taken place in Mort as is described when he walks into the tavern?

3. Where does Mort go on his day off?

4. What does Death say will happen to the people that are involved in what Mort has done?

5. What do the men in the tavern notice about the way that Mort looks?

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