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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why would Ell like to go on an adventure?
(a) To present himself proudly to his tribe.
(b) To present himself proudly to his mother.
(c) To present himself proudly to his grandfather.
(d) To present himself proudly to his mirror image.

2. What is sprayed into September's eyes?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Magical goo.
(c) Pigment to change the color of them.
(d) Sparkles to make them shine.

3. What does Ell say will find them?
(a) Their destiny.
(b) Their guide.
(c) A list of instructions.
(d) A means of transportation.

4. Who is disguised as a giant gargoyle?
(a) The Marquess.
(b) Betsy Basilstock.
(c) The Duck.
(d) The Sandman.

5. What portrait is in the hall where September finds herself?
(a) A beautiful queen.
(b) A young centaur.
(c) A handsome king.
(d) A young, spoiled child.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Ell and September pay for the fare?

2. What is she really seeing?

3. Who returns to the Briary?

4. Who lives at the house they come upon?

5. About what does September worry concerning Ell?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Saturday suggest as a mode of rapid transportation?

2. How does Queen Mallow construct the city of Pandemonium?

3. What does September not do as she is leaving home and what is the explanation given for her not doing so?

4. How does September lose her shadow?

5. Where does the red carpet lead September and Ell and what do they watch?

6. Why does Betsy allow September to enter but not her companions?

7. What does Goodbye offer to do in exchange for what?

8. Who is Calpurnia Farthing and whom has she rescued?

9. Where is September swimming and what is the shore like when she gets to it?

10. What does September ask the Green Wind and how does the Leopard answer the question?

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