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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. Why does the mysterious person accept Owen's plan?

2. Owen is so shocked by Bethany's powers that he does what?

3. What is Alphonse?

4. When the Magister finally meets Jonathan Porterhouse, what does he give him?

5. As Owen is in exile, what is all around him?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Owen take with him when entering the Kiel Gnomenfoot novel? Why?

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

4. What does the Magister want Bethany to do for him? Why?

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

6. Where does the Magister imprison Bethany?

7. Why does Owen take Bethany's copy of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the characters of the Magister, Dr. Verity, and Charm and analyze the effects each has on both Owen and the plot as a whole.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the climaxes of both Owen’s storyline and Bethany’s storyline. How is each one a turning point for its respective story?

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