The Ugly Duckling — Questions and answers

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What did Scoria offer Aella in exchange for her secret?

Choices

  1. A map to the world above
  2. A glittering gem bigger than her head ✓
  3. A promise of friendship
  4. A different tunic

Answer: A glittering gem bigger than her head

From page 4

What happened to Scoria when the Sunstone's light was revealed?

Choices

  1. He became happy and gentle.
  2. He offered Aella more treasures.
  3. He was momentarily blinded and roared in fury. ✓
  4. He apologized to Aella.

Answer: He was momentarily blinded and roared in fury.

From page 5

What happened to Scoria after Mother Cygnus arrived?

Choices

  1. He ran away from the caverns.
  2. A fissure opened and swallowed him. ✓
  3. He turned back into a powerful Riverborn.
  4. He found new glittering treasures.

Answer: A fissure opened and swallowed him.

From page 6

What did Mother Cygnus tell Aella about going to the world above?

Choices

  1. She encouraged her to go quickly.
  2. She said it was a wonderful place for them.
  3. She forbade her departure, saying their place was with the river. ✓
  4. She told her to take the Sunstone with her.

Answer: She forbade her departure, saying their place was with the river.

From page 7

What did Mother Cygnus tell Aella when Aella said she must go to the world above?

Choices

  1. "You must stay here with me."
  2. "I will go with you, my child."
  3. "Then go, little one. But never forget the river that flows within you." ✓
  4. "The Sunstone is too dangerous to take."

Answer: "Then go, little one. But never forget the river that flows within you."

From page 8