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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 does the grandfather steal from one of the policeman?
(a) His belt.
(b) His radio.
(c) His gun.
(d) His stick.

2. What does Thurber say lasts for two hours?
(a) Grandfather's blackout.
(b) Grandmother's burps.
(c) The evacuation of Columbus.
(d) The fire of Columbus.

3. What kind of dog is Jeannie?
(a) An alsation.
(b) A cocker spaniel.
(c) A golden retriever.
(d) A Scotch terrier.

4. Who does Father threaten to get?
(a) George.
(b) Dave.
(c) Ricky.
(d) Buck.

5. What word best describes Bassum's character?
(a) Timid.
(b) Funny.
(c) Violent.
(d) Sleepy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jeannie deliver her seventh puppy?

2. What word causes panic among the 2,000 people?

3. What is the name of the town Thurber struggles to recall?

4. What do the Columbus believe has broken?

5. What item of his mother's clothes does Thurber put on before he speaks to the police?

(see the answer key)

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