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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 is Aunt Sarah afraid will happen if she falls asleep?
(a) She will have a stroke.
(b) She will cease breathing.
(c) A rat will eat her.
(d) A burglar will come into the house.

2. What destroys the REO?
(a) A fork of lightning.
(b) A lion.
(c) A machine gun.
(d) Another car.

3. Why does Thurber's mother oppose the idea of Turber's father sleeping in the attic?
(a) It is too cold.
(b) The bed is unsafe.
(c) He will disturb everyone everytime he uses the bathroom.
(d) There are rats.

4. What continent did Zenas travel to?
(a) Oceania.
(b) South America.
(c) Asia.
(d) Europe.

5. What is the name of the town's doctor?
(a) Mallory.
(b) Herbert.
(c) George.
(d) Yankov.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Thurber's father decide to sleep in the attic?

2. What is the only car Thurber says he is interested in?

3. How does Thurber describe the stairs leading to the attic?

4. What does Roy put under the car to simulate catastrophe?

5. What part of Columbus is beyond danger?

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