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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Chapters Three and Four.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter Four, why is Linus so tired when he gets on the train?
(a) He was up all night trying to capture Calliope and get her into her crate.
(b) He missed the bus and had to walk all the way to the train.
(c) He did not sleep well the night before because of his nervousness.
(d) He had to stay up all night catching up on reports.

2. Which word best characterizes Linus's coworkers' attitudes toward him?
(a) Supportive.
(b) Jovial.
(c) Bitter.
(d) Dismissive.

3. When Linus says that Ms. Jenkins's management style is "authoritative," this is an example of what literary technique (24)?
(a) Hyperbole.
(b) Euphemism.
(c) Simile.
(d) Metaphor.

4. On page 37, Linus enters a "rotunda." What feature of a room does this word describe?
(a) Its size.
(b) Its shape.
(c) Its color.
(d) Its purpose.

5. When Linus is struggling to get off the elevator in Chapter Three, he tells himself that maybe he is about to get a promotion and he can finally do what?
(a) Tell Ms. Jenkins what he thinks of her.
(b) Buy himself a car.
(c) Move to a house far from Mrs. Klapper.
(d) Take a vacation to the beach.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Linus asks the receptionist in Chapter Three "How do I look?" what is her reply (37)?

2. When is the only time that Linus generally sees Extremely Upper Management?

3. What part of Marcus's body is injured?

4. What does Linus often forget to bring with him?

5. Who tells Linus that "The Department in Charge of Magical Youth is a farce" (58)?

(see the answer key)

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