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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On page 288 of Chapter Fifteen, what does Linus decide that cherry ice cream tastes like?
(a) "Goodbye."
(b) "Love."
(c) "Loneliness."
(d) "Childhood."

2. In his third DICOMY report, what does Linus say he was taught about gnomes?
(a) That they have bad tempers.
(b) That they are not capable of forming bonds with humans.
(c) That they are sneaky and dishonest.
(d) That they are less intelligent than humans.

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

4. What is a phoenix?
(a) A magical bird that burns itself to ashes and is reborn from the fire.
(b) A kind of dragon that can entirely surround itself with fire without getting burned.
(c) A cross between a bird and a dragon that can move on land as well as through water and air.
(d) A fire-breathing cross between a lion, bird, and snake that can harness the power of nature.

5. In Chapter Nineteen, what is the one thing that Linus takes home from his desk at DICOMY?
(a) His final DICOMY report.
(b) The mouse pad.
(c) RULES AND REGULATIONS.
(d) The photograph of the children.

6. In Chapter Fifteen, whom does Linus share his confusion about the letter and file from DICOMY with?
(a) Calliope.
(b) Zoe.
(c) Helen.
(d) Merle.

7. 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) Cries.
(b) Bites his ear.
(c) Perches on his head.
(d) Argues with him.

8. In Chapter Eleven, what does Linus discover when he is chasing Calliope?
(a) A tree fort.
(b) A hidden boat.
(c) A cellar.
(d) An abandoned building.

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

10. Besides Sal's room, what does Linus admit he has not yet seen in his Chapter Eleven DICOMY report?
(a) Lucy's room.
(b) Theodore's main hoard.
(c) Zoe's home.
(d) The cellar.

11. 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 how wonderful it would be to see Ms. Jenkins and DICOMY get what they deserved.
(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 what his mother would say about him being a coward if he did not come forward.

12. In Chapter Eighteen, Linus puts on what he thinks is a Sinatra record. Which artist does it turn out to be?
(a) Buddy Holly.
(b) Elvis.
(c) The Big Bopper.
(d) Bobby Darin.

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

14. In his DICOMY report in Chapter Eleven, what does Linus say he finds surprising about Zoe?
(a) That she spends a lot of time with the children.
(b) That she has such powerful magical abilities.
(c) That she does not attack any of the townspeople.
(d) That she is so much older than she appears.

15. Which of the children does Linus see first when he returns to the island in Chapter Nineteen?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Phee.
(c) Sal.
(d) Talia.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. According to the Epilogue, what happened at DICOMY during the previous winter?

4. What lyric from Nat King Cole's "Smile" especially affects Linus during the party in Chapter Seventeen?

5. Where do the children lead Linus on their adventure in Chapter Seventeen?

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