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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. At the beginning of Chapter Ten, why is Linus going in to town?
2. After "Expressing Yourself," what do the children begin their studies with on Tuesdays?
3. When Linus is writing his report at the beginning of Chapter Nine, what is he struggling to do?
4. In their discussion in Chapter Seven, what unusual fact does Arthur reveal to Linus about Sal?
5. When Linus asks the receptionist in Chapter Three "How do I look?" what is her reply (37)?
Short Essay Questions
1. What comments in Linus's first report to DICOMY seem a little out of character for him?
2. When the children are on their Chapter Ten adventure and Lucy asks Linus whether he likes boys or girls, what does Chauncey say, and how does Arthur respond?
3. In Chapter Eight, what upsetting thing does Zoe show Linus, and what does Linus do about it?
4. What upsetting information does Linus learn about Sal's history in Chapter Seven?
5. In Chapter Two, what happens to Linus's shirt, and why is he afraid that it will be a problem at work?
6. What invitation does Linus receive on his first Friday on the island, and how does he feel about it?
7. What happens on Linus and Zoe's Chapter Ten ferry ride to town, and what does it show about Linus?
8. Who is Lucy, and what about reading this child's file so upsets Linus?
9. Where does Linus Baker work, and what is his job?
10. What does Linus give Theodore, and why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an analysis of Arthur's character that makes an argument about what in his life experience prepares him to see Linus's special qualities when so many others have overlooked them.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay that analyzes the thematic significance of the children's visit to Marsyas Village. Be sure to support your claims with textual evidence.
Essay Topic 3
Write an explication and analysis of Sal's "paper" speech. Explain what each part of his speech means in a figurative sense and then explain its significance to the overall novel.
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