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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6: Chapters Eleven and Twelve.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lucy sleep in a closet in Arthur's room?
(a) The other children are afraid to have him running loose at night.
(b) He is being punished for setting his first room on fire.
(c) There are not enough rooms for Lucy to have his own.
(d) He has nightmares and feels safer being close to Arthur.

2. In Chapter Eleven, what does Linus find in Sal's closet?
(a) Stacks of books by famous playwrights.
(b) A hidden attic access door.
(c) Packed suitcases.
(d) A desk and typewriter.

3. In their discussion in Chapter Seven, what unusual fact does Arthur reveal to Linus about Sal?
(a) Sal was not actually born with his magical abilities.
(b) Sal has tried to run away several times.
(c) Sal can turn others into shapeshifters.
(d) Sal can change into many kinds of creatures.

4. In Chapter Twelve, when Arthur brings Linus a gift, what does the reader learn about Linus?
(a) He finds displays of friendship and love painful and embarrassing.
(b) He is very particular about giving and receiving gifts.
(c) He has learned that gifts almost always come with strings attached.
(d) He has very seldom been made to feel special and loved.

5. When the receptionist in Chapter Three does not introduce herself, what nickname does Linus give her in his own head?
(a) Ms. Click-Clack.
(b) Ms. Bubblegum.
(c) Ms. Butterfly Barrette.
(d) Ms. Know-It-All.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where in the house is Theodore's room?

2. What word does Arthur insist not be used in his house?

3. What kind of being is Talia?

4. What are the two things that Arthur guesses might be a part of Chauncey's makeup?

5. What does Ms. Chapelwhite tell Linus to do while he waits for her to pick him up at the train station?

(see the answer key)

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