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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the Chapter Ten letter from DICOMY tell Linus to remember?
(a) That DICOMY's rules are in place for a reason.
(b) That he must leave nothing out of his reports.
(c) That Charles Werner is personally interested in his reports.
(d) That he needs to stay objective.

3. In Chapter Four, when Ms. Chapelwhite has to pull the car over to help Linus, what is happening?
(a) He is having a panic attack.
(b) He is having an asthma attack.
(c) He is suffering from sunstroke.
(d) He is having a heart attack.

4. Who is the author of The House in the Cerulean Sea?
(a) Patrick Ness.
(b) Leigh Bardugo.
(c) TJ Klune.
(d) Roshani Chokshi .

5. On page 37, Linus enters a "rotunda." What feature of a room does this word describe?
(a) Its shape.
(b) Its size.
(c) Its color.
(d) Its purpose.

6. 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 has tried to run away several times.
(c) Sal can turn others into shapeshifters.
(d) Sal can change into many kinds of creatures.

7. Why does Lucy sleep in a closet in Arthur's room?
(a) He has nightmares and feels safer being close to Arthur.
(b) There are not enough rooms for Lucy to have his own.
(c) The other children are afraid to have him running loose at night.
(d) He is being punished for setting his first room on fire.

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

9. When the receptionist in Chapter Three does not introduce herself, what nickname does Linus give her in his own head?
(a) Ms. Click-Clack.
(b) Ms. Butterfly Barrette.
(c) Ms. Bubblegum.
(d) Ms. Know-It-All.

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

11. In Chapter Five, why does Linus eventually get out of the car?
(a) Someone is throwing rocks at the car.
(b) He hears a child giggle.
(c) Calliope has run away.
(d) He is tired and hungry.

12. When Linus meets Talia, what does he mistake her for?
(a) A mannequin.
(b) A statue.
(c) A scarecrow.
(d) A doll.

13. What part of Marcus's body is injured?
(a) His ears.
(b) His wings.
(c) His tail.
(d) His hands.

14. What is Linus's doctor concerned about?
(a) Linus's heart rate.
(b) Linus's blood sugar level.
(c) Linus's blood pressure.
(d) Linus's cholesterol level.

15. On what floor of the DICOMY building are the offices of Extremely Upper Management?
(a) 10.
(b) 13.
(c) 7.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. After showing Linus his room, what does Lucy keep telling Arthur is true about Linus?

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

3. Besides the difficulty that Linus has physically moving between the rows of desks, what is the other reason that he stays late at work?

4. On page 21, what words are printed on Linus's mouse pad?

5. What does Ms. Chapelwhite tell Linus to do while he waits for her to pick him up at the train station?

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