The Tortoise's Marathon — Questions and answers

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What is the grand prize for 'The Grand Interdimensional Marathon'?

Choices

  1. A golden trophy
  2. A wish granted by the ancient Star Weaver ✓
  3. The finest flour in all dimensions
  4. A new shell for Shelbert

Answer: A wish granted by the ancient Star Weaver

From page 2

Who gave Shelbert the Compass of True Direction?

Choices

  1. Pip, the winged squirrel
  2. A wizened old gnome ✓
  3. The Star Weaver
  4. Zara, the cheetah

Answer: A wizened old gnome

From page 3

Who walked up to Shelbert and Pip at the starting line and made fun of them?

Choices

  1. A kind old gnome
  2. The Star Weaver
  3. A sleek cheetah ✓
  4. Another tortoise racer

Answer: A sleek cheetah

From page 4

Where did the Compass of True Direction point Shelbert and Pip?

Choices

  1. Towards the obvious track
  2. Into a dark, shimmering portal ✓
  3. Back to the marketplace
  4. To a mushroom-shaped stall

Answer: Into a dark, shimmering portal

From page 5

Why did the Compass of True Direction begin to crack?

Choices

  1. Shelbert dropped it
  2. It broke when faced with dishonesty or trickery ✓
  3. Pip accidentally sat on it
  4. It was too old to work anymore

Answer: It broke when faced with dishonesty or trickery

From page 6

What idea did Pip have to create a diversion against Zara?

Choices

  1. To yell loudly at Zara
  2. To throw mud at Zara
  3. To direct light from bioluminescent fungi ✓
  4. To hide behind Shelbert's shell

Answer: To direct light from bioluminescent fungi

From page 7

How did Shelbert use his shell to help escape from Zara?

Choices

  1. He hid under it
  2. He polished it to a shine
  3. He used it like a mirror to blind Zara ✓
  4. He rolled into it to create a barrier

Answer: He used it like a mirror to blind Zara

From page 8

How did Shelbert and Pip cross the deep chasm near the finish line?

Choices

  1. They found a bridge
  2. They waited for Zara to jump first
  3. Pip pushed Shelbert, and Shelbert launched himself across ✓
  4. They flew over it with Pip's wings

Answer: Pip pushed Shelbert, and Shelbert launched himself across

From page 9

What did Shelbert ultimately wish for from the Star Weaver?

Choices

  1. The finest flour for his family's bakery
  2. A new, faster shell for himself
  3. For everyone in the marketplace to have enough to eat ✓
  4. For Pip to be a human

Answer: For everyone in the marketplace to have enough to eat

From page 10