Exploring Chapters 14 to 16

Based on chapters 14-16 of "The Magician’s Elephant," how does Peter show determination in his search for his sister?

• He gives up when he faces obstacles.

• He continues to look for clues and asks for help from others.

• He decides to leave the city.

• He ignores everyone’s advice.

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In chapters 14-16, how does the elephant’s presence affect the people in the city?

• It makes everyone angry.

• It causes people to come together and talk about hope and miracles.

• It leads to the city being abandoned.

• It makes people forget about their problems.

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How does Peter’s relationship with Vilna Lutz change during these chapters?

• Peter becomes more distant and stops talking to Vilna Lutz.

• Peter starts to question Vilna Lutz’s decisions and seeks his own answers.

• Peter and Vilna Lutz become best friends.

• Peter listens to everything Vilna Lutz says without question.

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What does Adele do in chapters 14-16 that shows her hope for a better future?

• She gives up on ever finding her family.

• She dreams about her family and believes she will find them.

• She tries to run away from the orphanage.

• She refuses to talk to anyone.

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How does the author use the elephant as a symbol in these chapters?

• The elephant represents sadness and loss.

• The elephant symbolizes hope and the possibility of miracles.

• The elephant is just an ordinary animal.

• The elephant stands for fear and danger.

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Why does Peter decide to visit the magician in chapters 14-16?

• He wants to punish the magician.

• He hopes the magician can help him find his sister.

• He wants to become a magician himself.

• He is forced to go by Vilna Lutz.

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How does the mood in the city change after the elephant arrives, according to chapters 14-16?

• The city becomes more hopeful and curious.

• The city becomes silent and empty.

• The city is filled with anger and fear.

• The city ignores the elephant completely.

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What does Peter learn about himself through his actions in these chapters?

• He learns that he is not brave.

• He discovers that he can be persistent and hopeful.

• He realizes he does not care about his sister.

• He finds out he prefers to be alone.

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How does the author show the connection between Peter and Adele in these chapters?

• By describing their similar dreams and feelings.

• By having them meet in person.

• By making them write letters to each other.

• By showing them ignore each other.

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What role does the magician play in Peter’s journey in chapters 14-16?

• He is an obstacle that Peter must avoid.

• He is a source of information and hope for Peter.

• He tries to stop Peter from finding his sister.

• He is not involved in Peter’s journey.

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