Noah
Who founded the bureau?
The Van Helsings
Who is Elsie and what does she help Amari with?
Elsie is Amari’s best friend and roommate, and she helps Amari find Quinton.
What is the purpose of the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs?
The bureau is in charge of keeping the supernatural world hidden.
What issues does Amari battle at Jefferson school?
She is bullied for being black and poor. Pg 3
In what city does Amari live and where does the Bureau have their main office?
Atlanta, GA
What badge level did Laura van Helsing get?
Gold
Why do the people at the bureau hate Amari?
Because she is a magician.
Name any three (3) of the departments at the Bureau?
Department of Supernatural Investigations
Department of Licenses and Records
Department of the Dead
Department of Good Fortunes and Bad Omens
Department of Magical Science
Department of Supernatural Health
Department of Creature Control
Department of the Unexplained
Department of Hidden Places
Department of Half Truths and Full Cover-Ups
Department of Dreams and Nightmares
Department of Spies and Secrets
Department of Undersea Relations
How does Amari find out she has magic?
The Crystal Ball at the ceremony which determines what ability a person has. Pg. 86
Who serves as Amari’s partner but then betrays her?
Dylan Van Helsing
Why did Quinton not wake up?
He gave more of his life force to save Maria.
Who was captured instead of Moreau?
Moreau's apprentice
Name the prison in which Moreau is being held and the only elevator with access to the prison?
Blackstone Prison and the elevator is Lord Kensington.
In the last chapter, where does Amari take Jayden?
To look at the trains in the ocean pg. 408
List ONE location and reason Amari feels like an outsider there.
At Jefferson High School - she is on a scholarship and lives in the projects, and because she is black
At the Bureau - because she is a Magician
Other answers based on the text
What are the names of the two elevators Amari used?
Mischief and Lucy
In the first tryout, what was the most valuable thing?
The water
Where is the Department of Good Fortunes and Bad Omens located? Who does Amari meet there?
In the golden dome at the top of the Vanderbilt Hotel. Amari meets Director Horus.
How was Quinton able to obtain his status as an agent in the Bureau?
His merit.
What form does Quinton’s message to Amari take in Ch. 1?
A waking dream
Who does Amari show the trains in the ocean to at the end of the book?
Jaden
How was Amari able to communicate with Quinton after he was rescued?
Amari speaks to Quinton through Maria, who can allow two people to speak telepathically with each other.
Amari continuously struggles with self-doubt and in the end she comes to realize her strengths.
Name at least ONE of these stregnths.
Amari is the girl who tries, who fights, and believes. She realizes she is unstoppable.
What is the significance of the Black Key?
The black key is held by an anonymous Key Holder whose duty it was to hide and protect it. Pg 288
In the first trial, which creature turns out not to be a threat?
Mr. Zombie