Not sure I can come up with ten questions (don't have answers) but I can get you started.
1) How did you pick the title of your book, Artemis Fowl?
2) Who is your favorite character?
3) Did you write this book with the intention of having other books follow?
He was not surprised because he was already going insane. Since he was hallucinating that the raven was spouting words at him. He was already ill to begin with so it was not a surprise he thought the raven spoke.
Did you intend to attach a link?