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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Short Shrift.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Milo encounter upon his entrance into Dictionopolis?
(a) The king's cabinet members.
(b) Tock's brother.
(c) King Azaz the Unabridged.
(d) Rhyme and Reason.

2. What does Tock say is the most valuable possession?
(a) Friendship.
(b) Time.
(c) A clock.
(d) Learning.

3. What event is being held the evening that Milo arrives i Dictionopolis, to which Milo is invited?
(a) The Royal Eating Time.
(b) The Word Banquet.
(c) The Word Market Sale.
(d) The Royal Banquet.

4. What pace does Milo set for himself as he walks home from school in Chapter 1?
(a) He waits for a ride.
(b) He hurries.
(c) He walks slowly.
(d) He stops along the way.

5. How does the watchdog wind himself?
(a) With his hind leg.
(b) He asks Milo for help.
(c) He doesn't wind himself.
(d) With his front leg.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the significance of July 27?

2. What does Milo have to have before he can enter the city in Chapter 3?

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

4. How does Milo display his reason for being in the market?

5. What is Faintly Macabre's relationship to the king?

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