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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In their discussion in Chapter Seven, what unusual fact does Arthur reveal to Linus about Sal?
(a) Sal was not actually born with his magical abilities.
(b) Sal can change into many kinds of creatures.
(c) Sal has tried to run away several times.
(d) Sal can turn others into shapeshifters.

2. In Chapter Two, why does Mr. Baker eat salad for lunch?
(a) There is nothing else at the DICOMY cafeteria.
(b) He is a vegetarian.
(c) He is worried about his weight.
(d) Vegetables are his favorite kind of food.

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

4. What magical power does Daisy have?
(a) She can fly.
(b) She can cast spells.
(c) She can change herself into a seal.
(d) She can move objects with her mind.

5. Where does Linus get the idea that "Everything has an explanation. There is a reason for all things" (114)?
(a) From his own experience as a caseworker.
(b) He learned it in school.
(c) His mother taught him that.
(d) From RULES AND REGULATIONS.

6. How old is Linus?
(a) 35.
(b) 45.
(c) 30.
(d) 40.

7. When Linus first arrives at Arthur's room in Chapter Nine, what does Arthur prompt Lucy to show Linus?
(a) His bedroom.
(b) His ability to levitate.
(c) His collection of papier-mâché skulls.
(d) His book collection.

8. Who tells Linus that "The Department in Charge of Magical Youth is a farce" (58)?
(a) Ms. Chapelwhite.
(b) The ferryman.
(c) The train attendant.
(d) Charles Werner.

9. On page 144, Lucy calls souls "trinkets." What is a "trinket"?
(a) A small, cheap object.
(b) A trophy or badge.
(c) A shiny, distracting object.
(d) A souvenir or memento.

10. After showing Linus his room, what does Lucy keep telling Arthur is true about Linus?
(a) That Linus was frightened of Lucy's room.
(b) That Linus also likes dead things.
(c) That Linus has terrible taste in books.
(d) That Linus promised he would keep the orphanage open.

11. When Linus comes inside the main house for dinner, who is hiding under the couch?
(a) Talia.
(b) Sal.
(c) Theodore.
(d) Chauncey.

12. When Linus reads about Lucy, what is his reaction?
(a) He is terrified, and he faints.
(b) He tries to buy a train ticket back home.
(c) He tries to call Ms. Chapelwhite back.
(d) He feels excited to meet the child.

13. What is Gunther's job?
(a) He is Linus's superviser.
(b) He is a member of Extremely Upper Management.
(c) He is Ms. Jenkins's assistant.
(d) He is a DICOMY caseworker.

14. How long has Linus worked for DICOMY?
(a) 11 years.
(b) 20 years.
(c) 14 years.
(d) 17 years.

15. On page 117, Linus uses the expression "flights of fancy." Which is the best definition for this expression?
(a) Impractical ideas and daydreams.
(b) Physical activities that try to accomplish the impossible.
(c) Ideas that put people in danger.
(d) Physical activities that waste energy.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter Ten, what personal question does Zoe ask Linus?

2. When combined with the information in the file on Arthur, Linus's remark in his report that Arthur has some "uncanny" abilities hints at what about Arthur (129)?

3. What kind of being is Talia?

4. During their adventure in the forest, what does Lucy keep warning everyone about?

5. What kind of being is Phee?

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