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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 10: Chapter 19 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Linus is on his way to see Arthur and Lucy at the beginning of Chapter Nine, who teases that he is a "Dead man walkin'" (146)?
(a) Talia.
(b) Sal.
(c) Zoe.
(d) Phee.

2. In his DICOMY report in Chapter Eleven, what conclusion does Linus reach about Lucy?
(a) It is unlikely that he is actually the Antichrist.
(b) He is most likely a danger to the other children at the orphanage.
(c) It is possible for him to grow up to be a productive member of society.
(d) It is impossible for nurture to overcome nature.

3. Where in the house is Theodore's room?
(a) In the cellar.
(b) Under the sofa.
(c) In Arthur's office.
(d) In the turret.

4. On page 334 of Chapter Seventeen, what does Lucy tell Linus that Arthur has told him about magic?
(a) "Magic is only part of who we are."
(b) "Magic is inside each of us."
(c) "There can be magic in the ordinary."
(d) "There is a time and place for magic."

5. In Chapter Six, what skill is Linus surprised to find that Arthur has?
(a) He knows how to drive the ferryboat.
(b) He can turn almost anything into a gourmet meal.
(c) He can speak the children's languages.
(d) He has memorized RULES AND REGULATIONS.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Linus says that Ms. Jenkins's management style is "authoritative," this is an example of what literary technique (24)?

2. On page 145, the tune that Arthur whistles is described as "jaunty." How does it sound?

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

4. Where does Linus get the idea that "Everything has an explanation. There is a reason for all things" (114)?

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

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