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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most notable feature about the police officer who comes to the Word Market?

2. What gift does King Azaz give Milo to help him on his journey?

3. What does the Humbug say is wrong with him after dinner?

4. What threat does King Azaz issue to stop his cabinet members from fighting?

5. What color is the envelope that comes with the package containing the tollbooth?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Triple Demons of Compromise.

2. How does Milo select his first destination?

3. What is the response to Milo's question, "What are the Doldrums?"

4. What are some of the slogans being yelled by sellers at the Word Market?

5. What four roles is the man in the cottage pretending to play and why?

6. What's wrong with Humbug right after the banquet is completed?

7. What is Faintly Macabre's response when Milo says he can't leave the prison for six million years?

8. What saying does the Earl of Essence use that makes him fall?

9. What, according to the people of the Valley of Sound, happens to sounds that aren't heard? Why is this significant?

10. What threat does Milo make to escape the giant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is Alec Bings? What is his special talent? What is limiting about that ability?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the royal banquet Milo attends in Dictionopolis. How does that differ from the stew served in Digitopolis?

Essay Topic 3

What is Milo like before his quest? Compare that to what he is like after the journey. How does this change take place?

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