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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. During his first dinner at the house, what do the children tease Linus is true about Calliope?
(a) Linus plans to eat Calliope.
(b) She is Linus's wife.
(c) She is Linus's boss.
(d) Linus is Calliope's pet.

2. What is the name of the ferryman who takes passengers to Marsyas Island?
(a) Everett.
(b) Merle.
(c) Frank.
(d) Jones.

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

4. On page 14, when Linus tells the master that he is focused on the well-being of children, what is her reply?
(a) "And who, Mr. Baker, should be in charge of looking after your well-being?"
(b) "They never stay as children, Mr. Baker. They always grow up eventually."
(c) "The government has no right to regulate children, Mr. Baker."
(d) "I don't think you understand your job as well as you think you do, Mr, Baker."

5. On page 117, Linus uses the expression "flights of fancy." Which is the best definition for this expression?
(a) Impractical ideas and daydreams.
(b) Ideas that put people in danger.
(c) Physical activities that try to accomplish the impossible.
(d) Physical activities that waste energy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is implied when, on page 42, the female member of Extremely Upper Management says, of Linus, that "nothing gets in" and so "He'll do"?

2. In Chapter Six, what skill is Linus surprised to find that Arthur has?

3. When Linus is writing his report at the beginning of Chapter Nine, what is he struggling to do?

4. What is the name of the master of the orphanage at Marsyas Island?

5. How old is Linus?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter Two, what happens to Linus's shirt, and why is he afraid that it will be a problem at work?

2. What comparison is Arthur making when he says at dinner that what he learned that day was that "gifts come in all shapes and sizes, and when we expect them the least"? (105)

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

4. Who is Talia, and what does she threaten to do to Linus when he first meets her?

5. Who is Ms. Chapelwhite, and what is her secret?

6. Where does Linus Baker work, and what is his job?

7. What happens on Linus and Zoe's Chapter Ten ferry ride to town, and what does it show about Linus?

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

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

10. How does Linus react to the secret mission that Extremely Upper Management gives him?

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