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1. The narrator begins the story with a letter from a boy who has written to the Royal Academy of Science to enquire about the possibility of another world beyond the border of his own.
Where does he call home?
2. The first person to cross the barrier is Dunstan Thorn, he doesn't really seem to believe there is anything beyond the wall but manages to evade the (rather old) guard and passes through.
He ends up at a market and makes his way to a stall where an attractive woman sells him a flower in exchange for a kiss.
Dunstan returns home and continues with his life, however, several months later a reminder of his time beyond the wall arrives at his doorstep. What is it?
3. Eighteen years pass by and Tristan becomes a man. And as most men will do at some point in their lives he falls in love. Who is the object of his affection?
4. Tristan decides to head out in search of the star and enlists the help of his father. His father reveals that his mother left him a letter and a gift - a Babylon candle. Lighting it and wishing of a person takes you to them.
When Tristan lights the candle his wishes get a little confused and he ends up where?
5. Yvaine has trouble with which of the following activities?
6. Yvaine finally refuses to walk any further so Tristan chains her to a tree. She is released by a mythical animal. What releases her?
7. When they escape the inn, Tristan and Yvaine find themselves on a cloud thanks to conflicting wishes of home when they lit the Babylon candle.
They are rescued/captured by a flying pirate ship, the Captain of the ship has a name taken from a well known English playwright. Who is his namesake?
8. The Captain and crew of the pirate ship attempt to sell some of their wares at a shop. What is it they are trading in?
9. After they leave the pirate ship Yvaine and Tristan are travelling along the road when they seek shelter in a passing caravan. The owner of the caravan cannot see Yvaine (due to a previous meeting with the witch queen) and agrees to give safe passage to Tristan in exchange for the flower he received from his mother.
Tristan agrees to the terms but the owner, Ditchwater Sal, turns him into an animal for the journey.
What is he transformed into?
10. The ruling family of Stormhold had seven sons but only one daughter. What is her name?
Source: Author
Doenutty
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