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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first rule of puzzles?
(a) Don't over think.
(b) See things for what they see.
(c) See things for what they are.
(d) Compare it to a problem in life.

2. How does the king know that the Mr. Whiting's copper ring had not been taken aboard the Serenlinda?
(a) It is too dusty.
(b) It doesn't taste of salt.
(c) It has never been worn.
(d) It hasn't changed color.

3. What does the hooded figure tell Ven he can do for him?
(a) Get word to his father.
(b) Get him out.
(c) Give good word to the king.
(d) Get him better food.

4. Who were the wolves attacking?
(a) Char.
(b) Ida.
(c) Nickalaus.
(d) Clemecy.

5. What advice does the constable give Ven before he leaves him?
(a) Swallow your tears.
(b) Tell the truth.
(c) Sleep as much as possible.
(d) Eat what he is given.

6. What does Gregory say may improve Ven's sight?
(a) The rain.
(b) The snow.
(c) The mud.
(d) Nettles.

7. What is the name of the boy that visits Char and Ven at the cemetery?
(a) Oliver.
(b) Jack.
(c) James.
(d) Gregory.

8. Who did the puzzle box once belong to?
(a) A Springer.
(b) A Spice Folk.
(c) A Lirin.
(d) A Rover.

9. What does the king want to hire to help him see the world more clearly?
(a) A reporter.
(b) A jester.
(c) A singer.
(d) A storyteller.

10. What does Ven use to call the island?
(a) A conch shell.
(b) Slate stone.
(c) The ancient Nain language.
(d) A story song.

11. Who does the King think was in on the Fire Pirate's attack?
(a) Mr. Witherspoon.
(b) Ven's father.
(c) Captain Oliver.
(d) Mr. Whiting.

12. What does McLean bless before Ven goes to bed?
(a) Ven's beard.
(b) Ven's hands.
(c) Ven's jack rule.
(d) Ven's puzzle box.

13. Where do Char and Ven hide from the wolves?
(a) The bike shed.
(b) The cemetery.
(c) The forest.
(d) The tool shed.

14. What does Ven discover he has a knack for?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Digging.
(c) Tunnelling.
(d) Public speaking.

15. Why does Mr. Whiting say Captain Oliver took Ven to the top of the mast?
(a) To throw him into the water.
(b) To rid him of the sea shakes.
(c) To call the Floating Island.
(d) To show him the dangers of the sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is McLean's secret?

2. What does Ven tell the king that he owes him?

3. What race does the king say rarely talks to humans?

4. How do Merrows store enough heat to go back into the cold sea?

5. What excuse does Ven give for being rude to the king?

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