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She was hiding in case something went wrong. She didn’t want anyone to see. Still, if something went really wrong, her brother and sister would be close enough to hear her yell for help. Or meow for help. Or roar. Nory decided not to think about that. Hopefully, she wouldn’t need help. Kitten, ______, ______. She had to master ______, because tomorrow was the Big Test. Tomorrow, after so many years of waiting, she would finally take the entrance exam for Sage Academy. The school was very hard to get into. You wouldn’t be accepted with anything less than amazing talents. Nory’s friends weren’t even bothering to try. They were all taking tests for easier schools. If Nory passed the Big Test, she would start fifth grade at Sage Academy in the fall. If she failed the test … No. She couldn’t fail. She wasn’t taking tests for any other schools. Not only because Sage Academy was a very important, very fancy magic school, but also because her brother, Hawthorn, went there. And her sister, Dalia, did, too. Plus, Nory’s father was kind of the headmaster. Okay, not kind of. He was definitely the headmaster. Thinking about the Big Test made Nory queasy. Her magic was strong. There was no doubt about that.
She was hiding in case something went wrong. She didn’t want anyone to see. Still, if something went really wrong, her brother and sister would be close enough to hear her yell for help. Or meow for help. Or roar. Nory decided not to think about that. Hopefully, she wouldn’t need help. Kitten, ______, ______. She had to master ______, because tomorrow was the Big Test. Tomorrow, after so many years of waiting, she would finally take the entrance exam for Sage Academy. The school was very hard to get into. You wouldn’t be accepted with anything less than amazing talents. Nory’s friends weren’t even bothering to try. They were all taking tests for easier schools. If Nory passed the Big Test, she would start fifth grade at Sage Academy in the fall. If she failed the test … No. She couldn’t fail. She wasn’t taking tests for any other schools. Not only because Sage Academy was a very important, very fancy magic school, but also because her brother, Hawthorn, went there. And her sister, Dalia, did, too. Plus, Nory’s father was kind of the headmaster. Okay, not kind of. He was definitely the headmaster. Thinking about the Big Test made Nory queasy. Her magic was strong. There was no doubt about that.
kitten
Nory is accompanied to Sage Academy by Hawthorn and ______
Nory is accompanied to Sage Academy by Hawthorn and ______
Dalia
Nory is warned not to lick or eat anything and to do her best in the ______
Nory is warned not to lick or eat anything and to do her best in the ______
test
Nory meets Lacey, who is nervous and reciting ______ cooking times
Nory meets Lacey, who is nervous and reciting ______ cooking times
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Lacey's dad pressures her, and Nory tries to ______ her
Lacey's dad pressures her, and Nory tries to ______ her
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Nory enters the Hall of Magic and Performance for her ______
Nory enters the Hall of Magic and Performance for her ______
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Nory struggles with the Flyer test, recalling past ______
Nory struggles with the Flyer test, recalling past ______
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Beaver-Kitten-______'s uncontrollable urge to chew on wood leads to destructive behavior, damaging her father's belongings
Beaver-Kitten-______'s uncontrollable urge to chew on wood leads to destructive behavior, damaging her father's belongings
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Nory's brother reprimands her for losing control and mixing up her animal parts, blaming it on her always getting 'wonky'
Nory's brother reprimands her for losing control and mixing up her animal parts, blaming it on her always getting 'wonky'
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Nory's brother mentions Dalia, another ______, implying that she may have contributed to Nory's trouble
Nory's brother mentions Dalia, another ______, implying that she may have contributed to Nory's trouble
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______ orders new books and calls a carpenter to repair the damaged furniture
______ orders new books and calls a carpenter to repair the damaged furniture
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Nory explains that she was practicing being a ______ as instructed, but the beaver part unexpectedly took over
Nory explains that she was practicing being a ______ as instructed, but the beaver part unexpectedly took over
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______, another Horace sibling, is mentioned as a possible influence on Nory's magical mishaps
______, another Horace sibling, is mentioned as a possible influence on Nory's magical mishaps
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Nory is a ______
Nory is a ______
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Nory's brother Hawthorn uses his ______ talent to prepare food
Nory's brother Hawthorn uses his ______ talent to prepare food
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Nory's father is a powerful ______
Nory's father is a powerful ______
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Nory's magical ability allows her to transform into various ______
Nory's magical ability allows her to transform into various ______
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Nory's family dynamics involve a complicated web of secrets, cover-ups, and unspoken tensions due to Nory's uncontrollable ______
Nory's family dynamics involve a complicated web of secrets, cover-ups, and unspoken tensions due to Nory's uncontrollable ______
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Nory feels guilty about the trouble her magic causes and considers confessing to her ______
Nory feels guilty about the trouble her magic causes and considers confessing to her ______
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"Let’s move on. I will summon ______."
"Let’s move on. I will summon ______."
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"And they’re quite skittish around most ______."
"And they’re quite skittish around most ______."
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"Here, girl,” she said. “Here, ______."
"Here, girl,” she said. “Here, ______."
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“No, Pokey, you like mushrooms. Yummy yummy ______.”
“No, Pokey, you like mushrooms. Yummy yummy ______.”
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“Come on, Pokey. Be a big brave ______. I won’t hurt you.”
“Come on, Pokey. Be a big brave ______. I won’t hurt you.”
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"Eat the ______. Pretty please.”
"Eat the ______. Pretty please.”
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Study Notes
Nory's Magical Abilities and Family Dynamics
- Nory attends a school where students practice magic based on their talents, such as fire, animals, or other abilities.
- Nory is a Fluxer, with the unique ability to transform into various animals, but her transformations often go awry and cause chaos.
- Nory conceals her magic from her father, as it tends to go out of control, leading to messy and sometimes destructive situations.
- Hawthorn, Nory's brother, covers for her by taking the blame for the chaos caused by her magic, but their father may be aware of Nory's uncontrollable transformations.
- Nory feels guilty about the trouble her magic causes and considers confessing to her father, but Hawthorn advises her to keep the truth hidden to avoid his anger.
- Nory's father, a powerful Flicker, is strict and avoids discussing Nory's magical issues, often using his abilities to avoid difficult conversations.
- Nory's father holds Dalia responsible for the mess caused by her pets, particularly the rabbits, and instructs her to discipline them and secure their pen.
- The family's breakfast routine involves Hawthorn using his fire talent to prepare food and giving Nory advice for an upcoming Big Test related to magic.
- Nory receives detailed instructions from Hawthorn and Dalia, including advice on maintaining control during her animal transformations and dressing appropriately for the test.
- Nory's family dynamics involve a complicated web of secrets, cover-ups, and unspoken tensions due to Nory's uncontrollable magic and her father's avoidance of the issue.
- The text provides insight into Nory's struggles with her magical abilities, family dynamics, and the pressure to perform well in her magical education.
- Nory's magical transformations and the family's efforts to manage the resulting chaos create a backdrop for exploring themes of guilt, responsibility, and the complexities of family relationships in the context of magical abilities.
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Discover the enchanting world of Nory and her unique magical abilities in this quiz. Delve into the intricate family dynamics as Nory grapples with her uncontrollable transformations and the complexities of concealing her magic from her father. Explore themes of guilt, responsibility, and the challenges of navigating family relationships in the context of magical talents.
