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

2. The author explains the final novel in the series has what twist?

3. When Owen holds Bethany's library book, what startles him?

4. What does Kiel believe about the things Owen tells them?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Where does the Magister imprison Bethany?

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

7. Who is Nobody, and how does Owen meet him?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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

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