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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. Why did Mo once promise Meggie burglars would never break into their house?
(a) They could not beat the alarm system.
(b) There was nothing to steal.
(c) They live too far out in the country.
(d) They could not break the locks.

2. Why does Meggie admit being afraid of Basta in chapter 13?
(a) He is large and dangerous looking.
(b) He has a gun.
(c) He threatens to kill her.
(d) He has an aura of fury.

3. Why does Dustfinger claim in chapter 6 he likes the nighttime better?
(a) He likes the dark.
(b) It is a time when Gwin is more awake and active.
(c) It is quieter.
(d) There are fewer people around.

4. What old building in the abandoned village has Capricorn made his throne room?
(a) The courthouse.
(b) The mayor's offices.
(c) The church.
(d) The school house.

5. Who does Elinor insist Capricorn must be in chapter 13?
(a) An eccentric millionaire.
(b) An eccentric book collector.
(c) An eccentric militia leader.
(d) An eccentric investor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elinor tell Meggie was once a common practice in chapter 17?

2. What is the name of Dustfinger's killer in the book Inkheart?

3. Where does Meggie go when she has trouble sleeping in chapter 21?

4. Who stops the dogs from attacking Mo initially in chapter 21?

5. What is Meggie's favorite flower as she tells the reader in chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Meggie tells Mo that she sees someone outside the bedroom window, what book does he accuse her of reading before going to sleep?

2. What does Dustfinger attempt to learn about the book, Inkheart, but fails to find out?

3. In chapter 15, Meggie wonders why adults always keep secrets from children. Why does she think adults should be more willing to tell children the truth?

4. In chapter 24, why does the author say he did not kill off Basta and Capricorn in his book?

5. What does Mo say in chapter 16 when Meggie asks if her mother will like living inside Inkheart?

6. Why does Meggie read aloud from a book of poetry in chapter 23?

7. In chapter 23, what does Dustfinger catch Farid doing? What does he say about it?

8. Who is waiting for Meggie and Mo as they attempt to leave their house in chapter 3? What do they do?

9. Why does Farid insist on returning to Capricorn's village with Dustfinger in chaper 26?

10. Who does Meggie use as a spy in chapter 27? For what reason?

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