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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Chapters Five and Six.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the master of the orphanage at Marsyas Island?
(a) Ulysses Gordon.
(b) Umberto Gyrismata.
(c) Albert Pontefract.
(d) Arthur Parnassus.

3. What does the train attendant tell Linus about his destination?
(a) Few people want to go there.
(b) It is even more beautiful than he imagines.
(c) Linus should be very careful in the village.
(d) It has never rained in Marsyas.

4. What is implied when, on page 42, the female member of Extremely Upper Management says, of Linus, that "nothing gets in" and so "He'll do"?
(a) Extremely Upper Management are frustrated that Linus does not see the bigger picture of what DICOMY does in the world.
(b) Extremely Upper Management are pleased that Linus does not seem interested in the feelings of the people he is investigating.
(c) Extremely Upper Management want to be sure that Linus will not reveal classified information to others.
(d) Extremely Upper Management are counting on Linus not noticing or understanding the things that they want to keep secret.

5. What is Linus Barker's job title?
(a) Supervisor.
(b) Investigator.
(c) Caseworker.
(d) Regulator.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the ferryman who takes passengers to Marsyas Island?

3. What fear does Ms. Jenkins reveal?

4. During dinner on page 109 of Chapter Six, what does Ms. Chapelwhite say "home" is?

5. On page 14, when Linus tells the master that he is focused on the well-being of children, what is her reply?

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