2. When Linus returns to his house in the city in Chapter Eighteen, what does Mrs. Klapper tell him she wants Linus to pay her for?
(a) Mowing his lawn while he was gone.
(b) Collecting his mail while he was gone.
(c) Keeping an eye on his house.
(d) Having his sunflowers removed.

3. In Chapter Five, one of the children turns into a Pomeranian. What is a Pomeranian?
(a) A bird.
(b) A dog.
(c) A cat.
(d) A rodent.

4. In his DICOMY report in Chapter Eleven, what conclusion does Linus reach about Lucy?
(a) He is most likely a danger to the other children at the orphanage.
(b) It is impossible for nurture to overcome nature.
(c) It is unlikely that he is actually the Antichrist.
(d) It is possible for him to grow up to be a productive member of society.

5. What lyric from Nat King Cole's "Smile" especially affects Linus during the party in Chapter Seventeen?
(a) "When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by."
(b) "Although a tear may be ever so near/ That's the time you must keep on trying."
(c) "Smile though your heart is aching/ Smile even though it's breaking."
(d) "You'll find that life is still worthwhile/ If you just smile."

Short Answer Questions

1. When Linus is struggling to get off the elevator in Chapter Three, he tells himself that maybe he is about to get a promotion and he can finally do what?

2. In Chapter Six, what does Linus notice about Arthur's pants?

3. When Linus meets Talia, what does he mistake her for?

4. At the beginning of Chapter Ten, what personal question does Zoe ask Linus?

5. In Chapter Twelve, Arthur says that he prefers "bluntness to obfuscation" (226). What does this mean he likes?

(see the answer key)

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