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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 8: Chapters Fifteen and Sixteen.

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) To characterize Linus as fearful.
(b) To create a humorous tone.
(c) To characterize Linus as distractable.
(d) To create suspense.

2. When Linus meets Talia, what does he mistake her for?
(a) A mannequin.
(b) A statue.
(c) A doll.
(d) A scarecrow.

3. In Chapter Five, why does Linus eventually get out of the car?
(a) Calliope has run away.
(b) He is tired and hungry.
(c) He hears a child giggle.
(d) Someone is throwing rocks at the car.

4. During their Chapter Nine conversation, what does Lucy explain about Arthur's name?
(a) Arthur was the name of a legendary English king.
(b) Mount Parnassus was sacred to Apollo.
(c) That "Arthur" is a very old Welsh name.
(d) "Parnassus" is a Greek word.

5. What is the reason that Arthur gives for having not greeted Linus sooner?
(a) He had some last-minute things to do to get the guest house ready.
(b) Lucy used his powers to conceal Linus's arrival.
(c) He was talking with DICOMY on the phone.
(d) He was trying to find Linus's lost cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of being is Phee?

2. In Chapter Six, what skill is Linus surprised to find that Arthur has?

3. What Gnomish tradition does Talia make up in Chapter Fifteen?

4. When Linus is writing his report at the beginning of Chapter Nine, what is he struggling to do?

5. When Arthur and Linus arrive at the mainland in Chapter Sixteen, what are the villagers holding?

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