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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, A Sequence of Servants.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the street the Thurbers are living on in this section?
(a) Amsterdam Avenue.
(b) Elm Street.
(c) Lexington Avenue.
(d) Ockville Street.

2. What does Father think will one day happen to the REO?
(a) It will roll down a hill.
(b) It will explode.
(c) It wil be stolen.
(d) It turn over.

3. Who does Thurber wake up to tell about the burglar?
(a) Father.
(b) Herman.
(c) Grandfather.
(d) Rex.

4. What do Herman and Thurber slam against the thing coming up the stairs?
(a) A plank.
(b) A door.
(c) A tennis racket.
(d) A baseball bat.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thurber say his mother enjoys?

2. What is a Victrola?

3. What is the name of Vashti's fiance?

4. What wakes up Father at 10.30 pm?

5. What does Thurber have to talk Mother out of doing?

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