Multiple Choice

1. A (Various chapters)

2. B (Chapter 3)

3. A (Various chapters)

4. C (Various chapters)

5. A (Various chapters)

6. D (Various chapters)

7. A (Various chapters)

8. B (Various chapters)

9. A (Various chapters)

10. D (Various chapters)

Long Answer

1. At the start of the novel, Nathan demonstrates his intelligence by inventing a clever alibi about a science project so that he can avoid taking a vacation with Leandra. Later, he determines that Pond’s sickness is caused by radiation poisoning based on his knowledge of the water monster’s symptoms and his research on background radiation. During his journey to the Third World near the novel’s end, Nathan’s intelligence is revealed in his clever solutions to problems, such as his use of echoes to strengthen his water magic. (Various chapters)

2. According to Changing Woman, Nathan healed Pond by giving him the medicine of hope. Nathan’s quest brings a new water monster into the Fourth World, and Pond dies knowing that Nathan will honor his promise to teach the water monster songs to Pond’s little sister. The Epilogue confirms that Nathan will do everything in his power to restore rain to the desert. (Various chapters)