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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Pursuit," at whose home do Bailey and the reveurs stay in New York?

2. What color are the champagne flutes at the grand anniversary celebration for the circus?

3. Who sent the twins a cradle when they were born?

4. In "Stormy Seas," where does Celia say that the circus will be in the autumn?

5. Where is Widget in "Blueprints"?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Fates Foretold," how does the fortune teller do a reading?

2. How does Thiessen describe what he provides with his writing?

3. Why does Widget visit with Mr. A. H. in "Stories"?

4. Who does Bailey meet at the train station in Concord?

5. How does Chandresh's house look when Poppet visits in "Blueprints"?

6. Where does Celia find Marco after they go through the bonfire?

7. Who is memorialized by the circus clock?

8. Describe the illusion Marco creates for Celia in "Stormy Seas"?

9. Why does Poppet visit Chandresh in "Blueprints"?

10. How do Bailey, Poppet, and Widget escape a room resembling a large metal birdcage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Isobel destroys a charm she made to create balance in the circus. Why does Isobel destroy her charm and what are the resulting effects on the circus when she removes her charm?

Essay Topic 2

A grand celebration was held to mark the thirteenth anniversary of the circus. What was revealed during the party and how did that affect the competition?

Essay Topic 3

Celia and Marco received very different magic training. What type of training did each child receive and how did that training seem to affect their personalities?

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