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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Simon think about how Baz looks when he finally returns to school?
(a) Like he has been working out.
(b) Like he has been casting a lot of spells.
(c) Like he has been ill.
(d) Like he does not really know who he is.

2. Why is Simon so agitated that Baz has not yet returned to school at Watford?
(a) He thinks Baz might be dead.
(b) He thinks Baz's family did not let him come back to school.
(c) He thinks Baz might be hurt somewhere.
(d) He thinks Baz might be somewhere plotting against him.

3. Why does the Mage tell Simon Baz may not have come back to school?
(a) The old families like Baz's might be planning on making a move against the Mage.
(b) Baz might have found a great job.
(c) Baz may have been kidnapped.
(d) Baz might have gotten married and moved away.

4. What is Lucy's boyfriend's name in Chapter 11?
(a) James.
(b) Mark.
(c) Davy.
(d) Billy.

5. Who tries to kill Simon on the way to Watford in Chapter 3?
(a) The Humdrum.
(b) A goblin.
(c) Penny.
(d) Baz.

6. What spell did Simon cast on Agatha during sixth year that left her covered in fur?
(a) Fuzzy badger.
(b) Blanket warmer.
(c) Mink coat.
(d) Hair of the dog.

7. Who is Simon's roommate at Watford?
(a) Jordan.
(b) Baz.
(c) Neil.
(d) Dec.

8. Why does Simon think he must have been born to normals rather than magicians?
(a) He knows a cousin of his who told him both his parents are normals.
(b) He knows who his mother was and she was a normal.
(c) He knows who his father was and she was a normal.
(d) Magicians do not give up their children.

9. What does Penny have in Chapter 35 that is against the rules at Watford?
(a) A pet.
(b) Banned books.
(c) Makeup.
(d) A mobile phone.

10. Why is Lucy proud of Davy?
(a) He opened the doors of Watford to every child with magic.
(b) He found a way to give magic to normals.
(c) He helped Lucy and many other women get better magical jobs.
(d) He cast the spell that helped the most people.

11. Who catches Baz in the Mage's office?
(a) Philippa.
(b) The Mage.
(c) Penny.
(d) Simon.

12. Why does Lucy have trouble telling what she needs to tell in Chapter 6?
(a) Her voice has been stolen by an evil magician.
(b) Her voice does not carry.
(c) She does not know the right spell to cast to make someone understand her.
(d) She does not know the right language.

13. Why did the Mage have to make Simon his heir?
(a) So he would have some money.
(b) So he could attend Watford.
(c) So he could do all the dark magic that is usually against the law.
(d) So he could inherit the Mage's sword.

14. The second time a woman appears to Simon in Chapter 27, what does she say?
(a) She needs him to bury something for her.
(b) She needs him to cast a spell for her.
(c) She needs him to take a message to the Mage.
(d) She never would have left him.

15. What is the name of the dormitory Simon lives in at Watford?
(a) Drawbridge House.
(b) Mummers House.
(c) Roaring House.
(d) Pi Delta Kappa.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Simon's magic work that is different from everyone else he knows?

2. What does Penny compare talking to Simon about Baz to?

3. Who meets Simon at the train station outside of Watford?

4. What has Simon always suspected that Baz really is?

5. What does Baz tell Simon that the Pitch house symbolizes in Chapter 17?

(see the answer keys)

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