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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What district of Italy is Capricorn's village located in?
(a) Genoa.
(b) Venice.
(c) Tuscany.
(d) Liguria.

2. What memories does Meggie awaken in Elinor in chapter 8?
(a) Her father's obsession with his books and her play time with her sisters.
(b) Memories of Teresa, Meggie's mother.
(c) Memories of her own mother.
(d) A love of good books Elinor has always had.

3. What doubts plague Meggie in chapter 9 as she prepares to go in search of Mo?
(a) Her own safety.
(b) Fear of the police.
(c) Where she will look.
(d) What will happen when she finds him.

4. What does the author compare Dustfinger to in chapter 7?
(a) A ruthless henchman.
(b) A murderous marten.
(c) A thieving fox.
(d) A smelly skunk.

5. What does the stranger who comes to Meggie and Mo's house in chapter 1 call Mo?
(a) Mortimer.
(b) Silvertongue.
(c) Maurice.
(d) Boss.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Meggie comment in chapter 13 that the area they are traveling in does not seem dangerous to her?

2. Why does Mo explain in chapter 16 he decided to never read aloud from a book again?

3. What do all of Capricorn's henchmen wear?

4. Where does Meggie suggest Dustfinger must have gone in chapter 8?

5. What has Mo hidden about the book he has brought to Elinor for safekeeping?

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