As the book came to life Kain made a desperate attempt at throwing the book monster toward the chest monster, hoping they might eat each other instead. “By the gods! What devious beasts!” He yelled as the chest came toward him with a gaping maw.

Things were not looking good for the overconfident god as he was double teamed by vicious beasts. All he could do was attempt to side step the chest monster and hope to put some distance between them.

Actions 
Attempt to dodge and throw the book monster.
Attempt to dodge again.
And try to dodge some more.