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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, University Days.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Thurber's instructor shiver all over like?
(a) Lionel Barrymore.
(b) Michael Barrymore.
(c) Lionel Blair.
(d) John Barrymore.

2. What is the title of this chapter?
(a) Good Night Lovely.
(b) The Day the Dam Broke.
(c) The Rocking Chair.
(d) The Night the Ghost Got In.

3. What item of his mother's clothes does Thurber put on before he speaks to the police?
(a) Her dressing gown.
(b) Her bra.
(c) Her sweater.
(d) Her blouse.

4. What does Thurber say he dislikes doing while naked?
(a) Answering questions.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Singing.
(d) Having a shower.

5. What subject can Thurber not pass?
(a) Biology.
(b) Geography.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) English literature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What wakes up Father at 10.30 pm?

2. Who does Father threaten to get?

3. What is the title of this chapter?

4. What do people name the day everyone fled the town?

5. What part of Columbus is beyond danger?

(see the answer key)

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