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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Milo learn that words come from?
(a) They are manufactured in the Doldrums.
(b) They are manufactured in Dictionopolis.
(c) They grow on trees in Dictionopolis.
(d) They grow on trees in the Doldrums.

2. Where does Milo sleep that night in Chapter 10, after attending the symphony?
(a) On the pages of tomorrow's music.
(b) In a tree.
(c) On the grass.
(d) In a chair.

3. What does Milo use to wrap up a half baked idea for later?
(a) His sock.
(b) His handkerchief.
(c) His napkin.
(d) His necktie.

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

5. What is written on the sign of the wagon that is different from the typical Word Market stalls?
(a) Pick a Letter.
(b) Don't Touch.
(c) Do It Yourself.
(d) Make a Word.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it that the floating boy cannot see?

2. What does Milo suggest to the king Azaz that he can do?

3. What word does Milo ask the Spelling Bee to spell?

4. What is Milo supposed to do in order to get information at the small house he finds in Chapter 2?

5. What is the first thing Milo sees that indicates he's nearing Dictionopolis?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is it that takes Milo, Tock and Humbug away from their journey for a brief time?

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

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

4. What saying does the Earl of Essence use that makes him fall?

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

6. What is the chief duty of Rhyme and Reason?

7. What is Dynne's job as assistant to Dr. Dissonance?

8. What is Milo's response when he's told that words grow in the orchards of Dictionopolis?

9. How do the Princesses, Rhyme and Reason, come to live in the kingdom?

10. Why does Chroma the Great say he's in such dire need of sleep?

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