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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. With which of the following does *Scathach* strike the waxen attacker in Sacré-Coeur?
(a) Cricket bat.
(b) Nunchaku.
(c) Chair.
(d) Candlestick.

2. In which of the following New York cities are the Flamels known to have been seen?
(a) Albany.
(b) Ithaca.
(c) Schenectady.
(d) Buffalo.

3. In which of the following mystical realms does Scathach note having spent time?
(a) Cokaygne.
(b) Logres.
(c) Lyonesse.
(d) Avalon.

4. Into a fountain in which of the following Ojai parks does Josh report having driven a Hummer?
(a) Cluff Vista.
(b) Sarzotti.
(c) Daly Ranch.
(d) Libbey.

5. Which of the following diminutives is used for Perenelle’s name in the novel?
(a) Perry.
(b) Ren.
(c) Nelle.
(d) Nelly.

Short Answer Questions

1. With which of the following does *Josh* strike the waxen attacker in Sacré-Coeur?

2. Which of the following *Boulevards* does Machiavelli establish as a boundary for the search for Flamel’s group after they flee from Sacré-Coeur?

3. Which of the following is noted as being in American and having the power to awaken magical abilities?

4. Which of the following lines does Sophie recall from the Witch of Endor’s memories?

5. Near which of the following Paris Metro stations are Josh and Sophie served by Roux?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reasons does Scathach voice for separating the Newmans when they split up en route to the Eiffel Tower?

2. Flamel expresses confusion that Sacré-Coeur is closed when he, Scathach, and the Newman twins arrive there. What reason does Sophie note for the closure?

3. How do Saint-Germain and Scathach greet one another?

4. What is Josh’s complaint about Flamel’s use of the Codex?

5. What reasons does Scathach voice for doubting whether help will be available for Flamel?

6. In the novel, what accounts for the distinctive scents of persons’ magic?

7. What commentary does Josh offer as Sophie attempts to remember her own phone number?

8. How does Scathach explain her sobriquet “Shadow” (100)?

9. What, in the novel, is the DGSE, which Machiavelli heads?

10. What reasons does Machiavelli have for jealousy of Dee?

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