Chapter 10: The Spell Begins to Break Quiz

What was Mrs. Beaver doing while the others were bundling up?

• Sleeping in the dam.

• Packing up supplies for them to carry with them.

• Reading about the news.

• Knitting the coats for the kids.

What hope did Mrs. Beaver say they had?

• That although they couldn't get to the new home before the Witch, they could keep cover and go by the ways she wouldn't expect and get through.

• That although they couldn't get to meet Father Christmas before the Witch, they could keep cover and go by the ways she wouldn't expect and get through.

• That although they couldn't get to the Stone Table before the Witch, they could keep cover and go by the ways she wouldn't expect and get through.

• That although they couldn't get escape the Witch, they could keep cover and go by the ways she wouldn't expect and get through.

Why did Mr. Beaver say they should stay down in the valley?

• Because the Witch would melt in the warm air.

• Because the Witch wouldn't be able to bring a sledge down.

• Because the Witch wouldn't be able to get close to the river.

• Because the Witch was more beautiful than the animals.

What awakened everyone from their sleep in the cave?

• The sound of bells jingling.

• The sunrise of the sum.

• A dream of the animals.

• The smell of food Mrs. Beaver was cooking.

Why did Mr. Beaver rush out when he heard the noise?

• So he could see the food.

• So he could see which way the Witch was going.

• So he could see which way his friend was going.

• So he could see the sunrise.

What was Father Christmas like, and how did he affect the children?

• Scary and made them cry

• Big and glad, and so real

• Stern and made them serious

• Mysterious and made them curious

List the gifts Father Christmas gave to each member of the party.

• Toys and sweets

• Weapons and tools

• Books and clothes

• Maps and compasses

Mrs. Beaver asked for someone to get several loaves of bread out of the ____________ in the corner.

• Crock

• Oven

• Basket

• Freezer

Everyone looked very _____________ when they came out of the cave.

• Sleepy

• Excited

• Surprised

• frowsty

Father Christmas had fitted Mr. Beaver’s dam with a new _________ _______.

• Sluice gate

• Door handle

• Roof tile

• Window pane