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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Thomas go after waking up the following morning?
(a) To the tunnel.
(b) To the kitchen.
(c) To the cave.
(d) He stays in his bedroom.

2. How is Mr. Pluto's son dressed?
(a) Like a priest.
(b) Like Mr. Pluto.
(c) Like Thomas's father.
(d) Like Mr. Darrow.

3. Why does Thomas' father hope Mr. Pluto will die before he finishes cataloging the Dies Drear treasure?
(a) So the Darrows think he is a ghost.
(b) So he doesn't see the treasure being taken away from him.
(c) So he doesn't have to pay a fine.
(d) Because he would be arrested.

4. What do Thomas and his family tour after lunch?
(a) The local Dies Drear foundation.
(b) The local museum.
(c) The university campus.
(d) The park.

5. What room do they find vandalized?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The garden.
(c) The bedrooms.
(d) The living room.

6. Where are Thomas, his father and Mayhew waiting?
(a) Near the house.
(b) Near Mr. Pluto's cave.
(c) In an open field.
(d) Near the Darrows house.

7. What do Thomas and his father find at his office?
(a) A small triangle.
(b) A small book.
(c) A welcome basket.
(d) A warning note.

8. Who walks Thomas and his father back to their home?
(a) Pesty.
(b) Nobody.
(c) Mr. Pluto's son.
(d) Mr. Pluto.

9. Why do Thomas, his father and Mayhew wait in a specific position in Chapter 18?
(a) To keep each other in sight.
(b) To hide from the Darrows.
(c) To blend with the folliage.
(d) To hide their glowing makeup.

10. Why does Thomas think the preacher delayed his service?
(a) Because a choir boy was late.
(b) Because the electric was off.
(c) Because he was not ready.
(d) To wait for Mr. Pluto.

11. Where do Thomas and his family eat after church?
(a) At home.
(b) A a local restaurant.
(c) At the church.
(d) At the university cafeteria.

12. What do Mayhew and Mr. Small allow Mr. Pluto to do?
(a) Pretent to the a ghost.
(b) Take part in their plan.
(c) Leave the cave.
(d) Go to the hospital.

13. How does Mr. Pluto characterize River Switch Darrow?
(a) Grumpy.
(b) Lazzy.
(c) Greedy.
(d) Smart.

14. Where is Thomas' father's office located?
(a) Next to the entrance of the University.
(b) Deep inside the main building.
(c) In a small back building.
(d) High in a tower office.

15. Where are Thomas and his father when they see Mr. Pluto?
(a) Near the pond.
(b) At the edge of the forest.
(c) Down the hill.
(d) Entering a clearing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Thomas, his father and Mayhew dressed?

2. What does Mr. Pluto do when Thomas' father calls out to him?

3. What were the triangles the Smalls found in their home used for?

4. What is Mr. Pluto's real name?

5. What is Thomas' position at the start of Chapter 18?

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