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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Three.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the previous owner of Barnavelt’s Folly do as said in Chapter Two?
(a) Hide a magical clock in the walls.
(b) Ask the neighbors for help and support.
(c) Curse Uncle Jonathan.
(d) Marry Mrs. Zimmerman.

2. What does Uncle Jonathan consult to see if he can eclipse the moon in Chapter Three?
(a) Check his watch.
(b) Consult an almanac.
(c) Pull a genie out of a bottle.
(d) Ask Mrs. Zimmerman's advice.

3. Why does Uncle Jonathan say he can eclipse the moon in Chapter Three?
(a) Because he likes helping Lewis out.
(b) Because the moon’s axis is aligned with Uranus.
(c) Because he has done is many times before.
(d) Because the planets are favorable next Friday.

4. What happens after the moon goes out in Chapter Three?
(a) The ghost appears.
(b) The yard lights up with strange sights and sounds.
(c) Isaac Izard appears.
(d) The stars go out.

5. What is the passage about that Lewis reads at night in Chapter One?
(a) About Rizzio being killed by Scots in front of Mary, Queen of Scots.
(b) About ghosts at night.
(c) About a young orphan boy making his way in the world.
(d) About a haunted watchtower.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Uncle Jonathan’s magic staff described like in Chapter Three?

2. What does Lewis say to himself on the train in Chapter One?

3. What is Uncle Jonathan doing at night in Chapter Two?

4. What did Uncle Jonathan get his university degree in as he tells Lewis in Chapter Two?

5. What does Uncle Lewis do when he catches Lewis following him at night in Chapter Two?

(see the answer key)

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