1. When Linus comes inside the main house for dinner, who is hiding under the couch?
(a) Talia.
(b) Sal.
(c) Chauncey.
(d) Theodore.

2. In Chapter Five, one of the children turns into a Pomeranian. What is a Pomeranian?
(a) A rodent.
(b) A bird.
(c) A cat.
(d) A dog.

3. When Linus and Arthur confront the villagers, which villager is the first to speak?
(a) J-Bone.
(b) Norman.
(c) The postal clerk.
(d) Marty.

4. On page 145, the tune that Arthur whistles is described as "jaunty." How does it sound?
(a) Silly and embarrassing.
(b) Slow and sad.
(c) Loud and irritating.
(d) Lively and upbeat.

5. At the beginning of Chapter Fifteen, what does Sal tell Zoe helped him have a good time on their outing?
(a) The way Lucy dealt with Martin.
(b) Talia's faith in her power to change people's minds.
(c) The way Helen dealt with Norman.
(d) Linus's advice about being afraid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most likely reason that the narrative skips from Linus reading the file to Linus having dinner without revealing what kind of magical being Arthur is?

2. When Linus is on his way to see Arthur and Lucy at the beginning of Chapter Nine, who teases that he is a "Dead man walkin'" (146)?

3. What kind of being is Sal?

4. When Linus meets Talia, what does he mistake her for?

5. What is Chauncey's dream career?

(see the answer key)

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