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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-6: "Hairy Faces" - "The Frog" .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Twit initially react when she feels the frog's presence?
(a) She screams.
(b) She threatens Mr. Twit.
(c) She smashes the frog.
(d) She runs out of the house.

2. How often does Mr. Twit wash his beard?
(a) Once a year on his birthday.
(b) Once a decade.
(c) Never.
(d) Once a week.

3. Which longtime collaborative partner of Roald Dahl created the illustrations for The Twits?
(a) Salvador Dali.
(b) Maurice Sendak.
(c) Ralph Steadman.
(d) Quentin Blake.

4. Mrs. Twit carries what object in her right hand?
(a) A hammer.
(b) A whip.
(c) A walking stick.
(d) A knife.

5. What day of the week does the narrator name as the day when Mr. Twit certainly never deigns to wash his beard?
(a) Wednesday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Sunday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal does Mrs. Twit name when she tells Mr. Twit she is watching his actions carefully?

2. Mrs. Twit tells Mr. Twit that whenever he goes quiet, she knows that he is taking what action?

3. The narrator states that even if a bearded man takes a particular action, he will still get food in his beard. What is the named action?

4. What reason does Mrs. Twit give to others when they ask why she needs to carry the object she always carries in her right hand?

5. What adjective does the narrator use to describe the appearance of Mrs. Twit's face during her youth?

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