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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. How often do the creatures of the Doldrums go on holiday?

2. Where does Milo find himself immediately after passing through the tollbooth?

3. What is written on the sign of the wagon that is different from the typical Word Market stalls?

4. Who is the conductor of the orchestra?

5. What is the symphony "playing" when Milo accompanies the floating boy to the concert?

Short Essay Questions

1. What tasks and tools are given to Tock, Milo and Humbug by the faceless man?

2. As guest of honor at the banquet at the Royal Palace, what does Milo discover he's supposed to do?

3. Why does the Soundkeeper say she collects and stores all sounds?

4. What does Milo discover about words after having walked around in the Word Market for awhile?

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

6. Describe the Triple Demons of Compromise.

7. Name three of the crimes Milo and Tock are charged with in Chapter 5.

8. Why does Milo decide to buy some words in the Word Market?

9. What three roles does Officer Shrift play after the incident in the Word Market?

10. What does the Humbug say about learning to spell?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who (what) is Tock? How did Tock get his name? Why does Tock make a good companion for Milo?

Essay Topic 2

Who is Chroma? What is his role in the world?

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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