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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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?
(a) The sunset over the ocean.
(b) His time on the island.
(c) The orange glow that he sometimes sees.
(d) The orphanage's garden.

3. In Chapter Eleven, what does Linus tell Sal about Calliope?
(a) That he is thinking of leaving her on the island.
(b) That she is his only friend.
(c) That she knows that Sal is a good person.
(d) That Sal should be careful of her.

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

5. In Chapter Twelve, why does Linus think that he might have been wrong to talk with Sal about moving the typewriter?
(a) It has upset Sal.
(b) It reveals that Sal is his favorite.
(c) It has upset Arthur.
(d) It shows a lack of objectivity.

6. Who is the first person that Linus sees when he returns to Marsyas in Chapter Nineteen?
(a) Norman.
(b) Marty.
(c) J-Bone.
(d) Helen.

7. In Chapter Eighteen, when Ms. Jenkins asks Linus if he is trying to get promoted to Supervisor, what is Linus's response?
(a) He rolls his eyes at her.
(b) He tells her that he is after her job.
(c) He laughs at her.
(d) He tells her that he wants to be Extremely Upper Management.

8. What Gnomish tradition does Talia make up in Chapter Fifteen?
(a) Dessert before dinner.
(b) Two-dinner Saturdays.
(c) Sleeping with new tools.
(d) Night gardening.

9. In Chapter Thirteen, who tells Linus that Lucy is having a nightmare?
(a) Sal.
(b) Talia.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Zoe.

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

11. On page 238, Linus says that what happened to Sal is a "travesty." What is a "travesty"?
(a) When something that should be a joy is ignored or unappreciated.
(b) When something very serious is treated like a joke or like it does not matter.
(c) A disguised blessing that becomes clear later on.
(d) A deliberate attempt to undermine someone's confidence.

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

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

14. At the end of Chapter Eleven, what does Sal tell Linus about?
(a) A caseworker who called him an "animal."
(b) When he bit someone at a previous orphanage.
(c) His secret love for classic poetry.
(d) Arthur's plans to help him get into college.

15. In Chapter Fourteen, why are there not many people walking around Marsyas Village?
(a) The residents were warned that the children were coming.
(b) There is a town hall meeting taking place.
(c) The high school is having a football game.
(d) The tourist season is nearly over.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Sixteen, what does Arthur tell Zoe to do if it is necessary to protect the children?

2. Besides Sal's room, what does Linus admit he has not yet seen in his Chapter Eleven DICOMY report?

3. On page 288 of Chapter Fifteen, what does Linus decide that cherry ice cream tastes like?

4. What is the real name of the person that Linus thinks of as "Ms. Bubblegum"?

5. In his DICOMY report in Chapter Eleven, what conclusion does Linus reach about Lucy?

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