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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. What is Bethany's third rule for Owen's behavior while he is in the novel?

2. Owen successfully battles enemy spaceships when he casts a spell that turns them to what?

3. What does Owen convince the mysterious person who rescued Owen from exile?

4. How does Owen tempt Bethany into going into the Kiel Gnomenfoot novel?

5. When Bethany misses her father, which book gives her comfort?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Owen persuade Bethany to enter the Kiel Gnomenfoot book?

2. How does Owen discover Bethany's power?

3. What does Kiel Gnomenfoot think about the things Owen tells the Magister?

4. What is the effect of the Magister's spell on Owen?

5. What are Bethany's three rules for Owen while he is in the fictional world? Why does she tell him to follow these rules?

6. What does the Magister want to understand about writers and their power?

7. After Owen discovers Bethany's power, where does she take him? What is the effect of her demonstration?

8. What happens when Owen and Bethany visit the Magister's tower?

9. Who is Charm, and what does Owen know about her?

10. How does Owen feel about fractions? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay defining sacrifice from Owen’s perspective. What does he sacrifice, and why? How did he learn this lesson?

Essay Topic 2

How do you think Kiel will fare in the real world? Predict the future for Kiel, Owen, and Bethany using their thoughts and actions seen throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Good versus evil is a major theme in the novel. According to Owen, what is good and what is evil? Would other characters agree with his assessment? Why or why not? What point do you think the author is trying to make regarding this theme?

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