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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 122-158.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many times does the abbot explain he has been reincarnated?
(a) More than a hundred.
(b) Fifty-three times or so.
(c) Just three, but he is working on more.
(d) You aren't alowed to count.

2. What is the reason that the Gods haven't sent an avalanche to destroy the Listeners?
(a) They are greatly appreciative of what the Listeners have accomplished.
(b) The Listeners have made a pact with the Gods.
(c) The Listeners are destined to save the world.
(d) They are curious as to what will be heard.

3. What does Death say he has done with Mort's father?
(a) Wiped his memory away.
(b) Put him into a dream state.
(c) Frozen him.
(d) Set him outside time for a moment.

4. What is scumble said to be mainly made of?
(a) Possibly the fat of a rancid hog.
(b) No one is certain.
(c) Various fruits.
(d) Apples.

5. What does Mort notice when Death walks through a crowd?
(a) Death is able to fly over people.
(b) Wherever Death is, people drift out of the way.
(c) Death goes through people like smoke.
(d) The people seem to become translucent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the king say after he realizes it is Death that stands before him?

2. What does Mort give the guard at the gate so that he can gain admittance?

3. Why does Death explain that people don't seem to see him?

4. What does Death go to do when he tells Mort that some things make him really angry?

5. What does Mort give Binky once he is through the wall?

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