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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Chauncey's dream career?
(a) Bellhop.
(b) Housekeeper.
(c) Chef.
(d) Waiter.

3. What does the train attendant tell Linus about his destination?
(a) It is even more beautiful than he imagines.
(b) Few people want to go there.
(c) Linus should be very careful in the village.
(d) It has never rained in Marsyas.

4. On page 21, what words are printed on Linus's mouse pad?
(a) "YOU ARE DOING GOOD WORK."
(b) "DON'T YOU WISH YOU WERE HERE?"
(c) "A MINUTE LOST IS A MINUTE WASTED."
(d) "SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!"

5. When Linus says that Ms. Jenkins's management style is "authoritative," this is an example of what literary technique (24)?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Euphemism.
(c) Hyperbole.
(d) Simile.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Six, what does Linus notice about Arthur's pants?

2. Which two children's rooms has Linus still not seen when he writes his first report, in Chapter Eight?

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

4. What is the reason that Arthur gives for having not greeted Linus sooner?

5. What kind of tree does Phee tell Linus about at the end of Chapter Ten?

Short Essay Questions

1. What upsetting information does Linus learn about Sal's history in Chapter Seven?

2. What evidence does the narrative give in the beginning of Chapter Three that Linus is nervous about his meeting with Extremely Upper Management?

3. What interest is Linus surprised to find out he shares with Lucy, and what is Lucy's reason for his interest?

4. During the "Expressing Yourself" part of their lessons in Chapter Eight, what does Sal talk about, and what is his meaning?

5. What question does Linus ask the postal clerk as he is leaving the post office, and why does he ask?

6. What are some of the ways that Extremely Upper Management has arranged its offices to intimidate people?

7. What reasons does Arthur give in Chapter Seven for thinking that people should not be afraid of Lucy?

8. Who is Lucy, and what about reading this child's file so upsets Linus?

9. What invitation does Linus receive on his first Friday on the island, and how does he feel about it?

10. What amusing and ironic contrast does the author create between the way Lucy presents himself and the reality of the child?

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