The House in the Cerulean Sea

Chapters 1-4

Reading Check

1. Telekinesis (Chapter 1)

2. Ms. Jenkins (Chapter 2)

3. Mr. Werner (Chapter 3)

4. Lucifer (Chapter 4)

Short Answer

1. Linus is uncomfortable answering questions about joining the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. On his way out, he sees posters that clearly disapprove of the use of magic by these children. (Chapter 1)

2. Linus has a mousepad that features a picture of a beach and the words “Don’t you wish you were here?” (Chapter 2)

3. EUM asks Linus many questions about his belief in the rules of DICOMY and his devotion to the chain of command. It is clear that they are looking for someone who will strictly adhere to DICOMY policy. (Chapter 3)

4. The farther Linus gets from the city, the bluer the sky becomes, and when he finally arrives at the ocean, he is drawn to its beauty, as if it is asking him, “Don’t you wish you were here?” (Chapter 4)

Chapters 5-8

Reading Check

1. A gnome (Chapter 5)

2. Spying (Chapter 6)

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