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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. What part of Columbus is under water?
(a) East of High Street.
(b) Amsterdam Avenue.
(c) West of High Street.
(d) The Main Street.

2. What do the family use to knock the grandfather unconscious?
(a) A brick.
(b) An axe handle.
(c) An ironing board.
(d) A rock.

3. Who does Father lock in the bedroom?
(a) Herman.
(b) Roy.
(c) James.
(d) Mother.

4. Why do people take time to start their cars as they try to escape?
(a) They al think they know a secret route.
(b) They are worried their cars will explode.
(c) They don't want to be part of a traffic queue.
(d) Hand-cranking is time consuming.

5. Who try to calm the fleeing residents?
(a) The ecologists.
(b) The shop keepers.
(c) The army.
(d) The local government.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Thurber's instructor shiver all over like?

2. What does Cave Canem mean?

3. Where does Jeannie deliver her seventh puppy?

4. Who does Thurber wake up to ask about New Jersey towns?

5. How long does it take for Columbus to get back to normal?

(see the answer key)

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