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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. Before Bethany leaves Owen's house, she tells him to never do what again?

2. After leaving Owen's house, where does she go?

3. After Owen refuses Bethany's bribe, he tells her he will leave her alone--but only under what condition?

4. What does the Magister understand about the books in Owen's room?

5. What happens when Bethany sticks her head back into the Kiel Gnomenfoot book?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the Magister learn about the real world by glimpsing around Owen's bedroom?

3. Why does Owen remain calm, even in the middle of a space battle?

4. Whom or what does the Magister seek in the real world? Why?

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

6. After leaving the Kiel Gnomenfoot book, why does Bethany return to Owen's house?

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

8. What happened at Bethany's fourth birthday party, and what were the effects of this event?

9. How does Kiel feel about the Magister's actions?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze how the novel’s setting(s) influences the novel’s plot.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the importance of the First Magician and how he influences both the story and its themes.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the author’s choice to tell this story by alternating viewpoints of view. How does viewing the events of the novel from both Owen’s viewpoint as well as Bethany’s affect the story? How would the book be different if the reader only experienced one character’s perspective?

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