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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. Where does the fortune-teller tell Esk and Granny that the University is?
(a) 500 miles away at Flying Disc.
(b) 500 miles away at Rotating Turtle.
(c) 500 miles away at Shepherd Lane.
(d) 500 miles away at Circle Sea.

2. When Granny is able to restore Esk to her body, whom does she free that now holds a grudge?
(a) The eagle.
(b) The goat.
(c) The dog.
(d) The wolf.

3. When Esk back talks, what does her father do that causes a series of odd happenings and frayed nerves?
(a) Locks her in the closet.
(b) Beats her.
(c) Slaps her.
(d) Yells at her mother.

4. What kinds of books does Granny like?
(a) Paperback books you can throw away.
(b) Thin books to read in out houses.
(c) Books with pictures.
(d) Glossy hardcover books that you rest your coffee on.

5. What does Granny enter to get all the drones searching for Esk?
(a) Ants' "nestmind."
(b) Bees' "hivemind."
(c) Nest of birds.
(d) Starlings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the normal apprenticeship ritual that Granny no longer feels comfortable teaching Esk after her journey in the animal's body?

2. What is Granny adamant about concerning male and female magic?

3. What does Esk notice that they are passing by as the boat travels?

4. Granny calms Esk who is panicking. What is the vital lesson that Esk has learned?

5. What does the visiting wizard at the beginning of the book see before he dies?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Esk becomes anxious to learn magic, what does Granny suggest that she do?

2. When Granny tries to find Esk in the woods, what prevents her from finding Esk's location?

3. When Esk and her two brothers go to Granny's house, what do they notice around her house?

4. Esk's use of the staff demonstrates something to Granny. What is that?

5. Why does Granny have a stormy scene with the Smith family?

6. Why does Granny dread asking the staff for help?

7. What happens when Esk leaves Granny's house but does not reappear for a long time?

8. What does Esk have to do in return for being allowed to travel with the Zoon family?

9. When Granny turns into an owl and flies to the orchard to talk to the apple tree, what does the tree tell her?

10. What does Granny decide to do after she realizes that Esk is different from other witches and wizards she knows?

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