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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Day the Dam Broke.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Roy put under the car to simulate catastrophe?
(a) Kitchen utensils.
(b) Plates.
(c) Books.
(d) Milk bottles.

2. What kind of car do the family own?
(a) A cadillac.
(b) An REO.
(c) A station wagon.
(d) A mini.

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

4. What does Herman sometimes do in his sleep?
(a) Laugh.
(b) Hiccup.
(c) Gurgle.
(d) Sing.

5. What is the name of the town's doctor?
(a) Herbert.
(b) Mallory.
(c) Yankov.
(d) George.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Columbus believe has broken?

2. What is the name of Thurber's younger brother?

3. What does Thurber say it is almost necessary to throw around?

4. What part of Columbus is beyond danger?

5. What does Thurber say Old Aunt Melissa Beal can whistle like?

(see the answer key)

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