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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter Ten, what personal question does Zoe ask Linus?
(a) She asks what his waist size is.
(b) She asks whether he has ever been in love.
(c) She asks how old he is.
(d) She asks how much he gets paid.

2. During their adventure in the forest, what does Lucy keep warning everyone about?
(a) Wildfires.
(b) Cannibals.
(c) Rabid monkeys.
(d) Poisonous snakes.

3. What is Linus's doctor concerned about?
(a) Linus's heart rate.
(b) Linus's cholesterol level.
(c) Linus's blood pressure.
(d) Linus's blood sugar level.

4. What fear does Ms. Jenkins reveal?
(a) That Gunther is about to get her job.
(b) That Linus will be promoted.
(c) That she has not properly trained Linus.
(d) That Linus has made a complaint about her.

5. When is the only time that Linus generally sees Extremely Upper Management?
(a) In the elevator.
(b) In their photographs in the lobby.
(c) At the company picnic.
(d) At the holiday luncheon.

6. What does Lucy say death makes a singer sound like to him?
(a) A spider.
(b) A demon.
(c) A ghost.
(d) An angel.

7. In Chapter Six, what does Linus notice about Arthur's pants?
(a) They are too short.
(b) They are much too large.
(c) They seem to change color as he moves.
(d) They look old and worn.

8. Where in the house is Theodore's room?
(a) In the cellar.
(b) In the turret.
(c) Under the sofa.
(d) In Arthur's office.

9. After showing Linus his room, what does Lucy keep telling Arthur is true about Linus?
(a) That Linus promised he would keep the orphanage open.
(b) That Linus has terrible taste in books.
(c) That Linus also likes dead things.
(d) That Linus was frightened of Lucy's room.

10. What kind of pet does Linus have at home?
(a) A rabbit.
(b) A cat.
(c) A fish.
(d) A dog.

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

12. During the "Expressing Yourself" part of their lessons, Lucy makes a speech about ending the world in "pestilence and plague" (130). What is Arthur's criticism of this?
(a) It is childish.
(b) It is unrealistic.
(c) It is repetitive.
(d) It is cruel.

13. When Linus first arrives at Arthur's room in Chapter Nine, what does Arthur prompt Lucy to show Linus?
(a) His collection of papier-mâché skulls.
(b) His ability to levitate.
(c) His book collection.
(d) His bedroom.

14. What does Extremely Upper Management suggest Linus do with Calliope while he is working away from home for a month?
(a) Leave her to fend for herself.
(b) Get Mrs. Klapper to watch her.
(c) Take her to a boarding kennel.
(d) Bring her with him.

15. What kind of being is Sal?
(a) Shapeshifter.
(b) Gnome.
(c) Forest sprite.
(d) Wyvern.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Lucy's comments suggest might be hidden under his bed?

2. What is the name of the ferryman who takes passengers to Marsyas Island?

3. What is Gunther's job?

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

5. In Chapter Two, why does Mr. Baker eat salad for lunch?

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