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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Chapters Nine and Ten.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On page 14, when Linus tells the master that he is focused on the well-being of children, what is her reply?
(a) "I don't think you understand your job as well as you think you do, Mr, Baker."
(b) "And who, Mr. Baker, should be in charge of looking after your well-being?"
(c) "They never stay as children, Mr. Baker. They always grow up eventually."
(d) "The government has no right to regulate children, Mr. Baker."

2. What kind of being is Talia?
(a) Gnome.
(b) Wyvern.
(c) Forest sprite.
(d) Shapeshifter.

3. What do Lucy's comments suggest might be hidden under his bed?
(a) An extra serving of dessert.
(b) Some of Theodore's hoard.
(c) Some of Talia's rocks.
(d) A bird skeleton.

4. During the "Expressing Yourself" part of their lessons, Lucy makes a speech about ending the world in "pestilence and plague" (130). What is Arthur's criticism of this?
(a) It is unrealistic.
(b) It is repetitive.
(c) It is cruel.
(d) It is childish.

5. What is implied on page 90 when Linus remembers having stared at the picture of Arthur "for longer than was probably proper"?
(a) Linus disliked Arthur from his photo alone.
(b) Linus might need glasses.
(c) Linus finds Arthur attractive.
(d) Linus thinks he recognizes Arthur from somewhere.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter Four, why is Linus so tired when he gets on the train?

2. What are the two things that Arthur guesses might be a part of Chauncey's makeup?

3. What kind of pet does Linus have at home?

4. On page 37, Linus enters a "rotunda." What feature of a room does this word describe?

5. Before dinner each night, what does Arthur ask the children to share?

(see the answer key)

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