1. According to the Epilogue, when the reporter asked Linus to tell his story, what inspired him to be brave and give her an interview?
(a) He thought about Arthur taking the risk of revealing himself as a phoenix in order to help the children.
(b) He thought about how wonderful it would be to see Ms. Jenkins and DICOMY get what they deserved.
(c) He thought about what his mother would say about him being a coward if he did not come forward.
(d) He thought about Sal overcoming his fears and finding his voice as a writer.

2. When Linus leaves the offices of Extremely Upper Management in Chapter Eighteen, what does the receptionist tell him?
(a) That she is thinking about quitting.
(b) That she has to make a phone call.
(c) That she knows a secret about Mr. Werner.
(d) That he has put himself in danger.

3. When, on page 236, Linus writes in his report "Theodore is a wyvern, yes, and... we (yes we) tend to think them nothing but animals," what is the implication of the parenthesized words?
(a) Linus is pointing out that he is also a part of DICOMY.
(b) Linus is stressing that he is as guilty as anyone else of this prejudice.
(c) Linus is reminding Werner that he knows what Werner really thinks.
(d) Linus is reassuring Werner that he is on Werner's side.

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

5. During their adventure in the forest, what does Lucy keep warning everyone about?
(a) Cannibals.
(b) Wildfires.
(c) Poisonous snakes.
(d) Rabid monkeys.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Linus approaches the cellar, he thinks that soon "this bright flash of color would be nothing but a memory" (294). What is the "bright flash of color" he is thinking about?

2. When Linus meets Extremely Upper Management, what does he notice particularly about Mr. Warner?

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

4. At the beginning of Chapter Ten, why is Linus going in to town?

5. What are the "tick marks" that Linus finds in the cellar (296)?

(see the answer key)

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