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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Linus arrives at the Marsyas train station in Chapter Nineteen, what does he realize he has forgotten to do?
(a) Arrange for a ride to the ferry.
(b) Tell Arthur that he is coming.
(c) Pack any clothing.
(d) Bring Calliope.

2. What causes Ms. Jenkins to give Linus ten demerits in Chapter Eighteen?
(a) The way he speaks to her about the photograph on his desk.
(b) The way he speaks to her about being a Supervisor.
(c) He is not wearing a tie.
(d) He is wearing his explorer's helmet.

3. In Chapter Twelve, what does Arthur reveal that he knows about?
(a) The contents of Linus's reports.
(b) Linus's feelings for him.
(c) The rafts Zoe found.
(d) Why DICOMY chose Linus.

4. What lyric from Nat King Cole's "Smile" especially affects Linus during the party in Chapter Seventeen?
(a) "When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by."
(b) "Smile though your heart is aching/ Smile even though it's breaking."
(c) "Although a tear may be ever so near/ That's the time you must keep on trying."
(d) "You'll find that life is still worthwhile/ If you just smile."

5. 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 what his mother would say about him being a coward if he did not come forward.
(b) He thought about Arthur taking the risk of revealing himself as a phoenix in order to help the children.
(c) He thought about Sal overcoming his fears and finding his voice as a writer.
(d) He thought about how wonderful it would be to see Ms. Jenkins and DICOMY get what they deserved.

6. How long was Arthur held captive in the cellar?
(a) 3 weeks.
(b) 15 months.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 6 months.

7. In Chapter Twelve, what does the reader find out that Linus likes to do?
(a) Play board games.
(b) Go to museums.
(c) Read adventure stories.
(d) Sing in the shower.

8. When Linus and Arthur confront the villagers, which villager is the first to speak?
(a) Marty.
(b) Norman.
(c) J-Bone.
(d) The postal clerk.

9. Where do the children lead Linus on their adventure in Chapter Seventeen?
(a) To the ferry.
(b) To Zoe's house.
(c) To the main house's dining room.
(d) To the cellar.

10. In Chapter Eleven, what does Linus find in Sal's closet?
(a) A hidden attic access door.
(b) Stacks of books by famous playwrights.
(c) Packed suitcases.
(d) A desk and typewriter.

11. In his third DICOMY report, what does Linus point out is true about Chauncey?
(a) He is witty.
(b) He is shy.
(c) He dreams.
(d) He can speak.

12. Which of the children tries to wave at and be friendly to the village's non-magical children in Chapter Fourteen?
(a) Sal.
(b) Chauncey.
(c) Phee.
(d) Talia.

13. In the Epilogue, what does Linus notice right away when he sees David's picture?
(a) His unkempt hair.
(b) His mischievous grin.
(c) His fearful posture.
(d) His cerulean eyes.

14. How long is Linus's final report?
(a) 100 pages.
(b) 1 sentence.
(c) 10 pages.
(d) 1 page.

15. In Chapter Sixteen, when Theodore is trying to get Linus to follow him, how does he try to persuade Linus to do what he wants?
(a) Bites his ear.
(b) Perches on his head.
(c) Cries.
(d) Argues with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Gnomish tradition does Talia make up in Chapter Fifteen?

2. In Chapter Twelve, what makes Linus think that the gift might be something awful?

3. In Chapter Fifteen, what fear does the file about Arthur create in Linus?

4. When, in Chapter Eighteen, Extremely Upper Management accuses Linus of not being objective, what does he ask them?

5. What is the most likely reason that the narrative skips from Linus reading the file to Linus having dinner without revealing what kind of magical being Arthur is?

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