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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. What is the name of the officer who comes to the scene of the incident in the Word Market?
(a) Officer Humbug.
(b) Officer Short.
(c) Officer Smith.
(d) Officer Shrift.

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

3. What is the inscription on the envelope of the large package Milo finds in his room?
(a) For Milo who never has anything to do.
(b) For Milo, From Mom and Dad.
(c) For Milo who needs a diversion.
(d) For Milo who has plenty of time.

4. Where does Milo find his surprise present?
(a) In the elevator.
(b) Near the phonograph.
(c) In the hallway.
(d) Under his bed.

5. What makes the humming sound Milo hears at the marketplace?
(a) Tock.
(b) The Spelling Bee.
(c) The Humbug.
(d) The letter.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Tock's reaction at the end of the fight between the Spelling Bee and the Humbug?

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

4. What two things does Milo quickly discover are illegal in the Doldrums?

5. What reason is Milo given to enter the city in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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