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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: My Evil Mother (67-100).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "My Evil Mother," what creature does the narrator believe her father is?
(a) Unicorn.
(b) Fairy.
(c) Garden gnome.
(d) Centaur.

2. What does the narrator’s mother say when casting spells in "My Evil Mother"?
(a) Point.
(b) Woosh.
(c) A curse on you.
(d) Alakazam.

3. In "My Evil Mother" what gifts does the narrator’s dad give her?
(a) A toy car and a wand.
(b) A puppy and collar.
(c) A bicycle and a sweater.
(d) A barbie and a computer.

4. In "Morte De Smudgie," who does Nell believe are adept at death?
(a) The gentry.
(b) The common folk.
(c) The Victorians.
(d) The French.

5. What is the mood of "Morte De Smudgie"?
(a) Somber yet playful.
(b) Exciting and cheerful.
(c) Angry and resentful.
(d) Heartbreaking and devastating.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is the narrator at the beginning of "My Evil Mother"?

2. What is Lord Tennyson’s “Morte d’Arthur” about?

3. In "My Evil Mother," what is the narrator’s relationship with her mother like?

4. In "Morte De Smudgie," what term causes Nell to burst into tears?

5. In "Two Scorched Men," which Navy did John fight for?

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