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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, why is Jack worried about his aunt, Linda?
(a) She has not called since their trip to Coal Grove.
(b) She seemed mad at him the last time she called.
(c) She refuses to acknowledge the conversation they had at the diner.
(d) She went out with Nick several days ago and never called again.

2. Rather than attend a party, Jack decides to walk home with whom in Chapter 10?
(a) Will.
(b) Fitch.
(c) Leesha.
(d) Ellen.

3. Linda tells everyone her job is _______________.
(a) Selling antiques.
(b) Painting portraits.
(c) Selling art.
(d) Selling real estate.

4. What object does Mr. Hastings want Jack to move with nothing but his magic?
(a) A glass.
(b) A fencing sword.
(c) A top.
(d) A ball.

5. What occupation was listed for Susannah Downy in the records at the courthouse in Chapter 3?
(a) Farmer's wife.
(b) Merchant's wife.
(c) Merchant.
(d) Artist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Hastings tell Jack is the first step to controlling his powers?

2. In Chapter 9, why does Hastings say he can no longer serve as Jack's opponent?

3. What does Jack consider as Nick's specialty when it comes to school subjects?

4. Why does Dr. Longbranch want to take baby Jack with her to England in the prologue?

5. What reason does Mr. Hastings give Jack for coming to Ohio from New York?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what does Nick begin to teach Jack? What does Nick give to Jack?

2. In Chapter 9, how does Hastings create an arena for Jack to fight in? What is special about this arena?

3. With whom does Jack get into a confrontation with during soccer tryouts? Why?

4. What surgery did Dr. Longbranch perform on Jackson Swift as an infant? For what reason?

5. What does Nick give to Jack in Chapter 6? What is the purpose of this item?

6. What does Linda tell Jack in Chapter 5 that explains the need for the sword?

7. In Chapter 3, Jack is attacked by a man with a saber, but does not suffer any injury. How is this possible?

8. What does Jack tell Nick about missing his medication? What does Nick say about Jack's reaction?

9. In Chapter 3, whose grave is Linda attempting to find? How old was this person when she died?

10. Why does Jack forget to take his medication on the morning of the soccer tryouts?

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