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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. During his first dinner at the house, what do the children tease Linus is true about Calliope?
(a) She is Linus's boss.
(b) She is Linus's wife.
(c) Linus plans to eat Calliope.
(d) Linus is Calliope's pet.

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

3. What fear does Ms. Jenkins reveal?
(a) That Linus has made a complaint about her.
(b) That she has not properly trained Linus.
(c) That Gunther is about to get her job.
(d) That Linus will be promoted.

4. What does Lucy say death makes a singer sound like to him?
(a) An angel.
(b) A demon.
(c) A spider.
(d) A ghost.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. How many little rafts does Zoe say have come to the island?

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

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