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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Day the Dam Broke.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of Columbus is beyond danger?
(a) The North Side.
(b) The East Side.
(c) The West Side.
(d) The South Side.

2. What word causes panic among the 2,000 people?
(a) Hell.
(b) Water.
(c) Dam.
(d) Fire.

3. What do Turber's family believe it is dangerous to use during storms?
(a) Computers.
(b) Televisions.
(c) Cars.
(d) Telephones.

4. What are the residents worried will happen to them if they stay in Columbo?
(a) They be drafted.
(b) They will be electrocuted.
(c) They will drown.
(d) They will be shot.

5. Why did Thurber's father decide to sleep in the attic?
(a) So he could think.
(b) So he could get away from his wife.
(c) So he could watch the stars.
(d) So he could read.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of grandfather's dead brother?

2. What is Aunt Sarah afraid will happen if she falls asleep?

3. What does Father think will one day happen to the REO?

4. Which member of the Thurber family usually sleeps in the attic?

5. How is Briggs Breal related to Thurber?

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