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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. Which member of the family dislikes the REO?
(a) Rex.
(b) Herman.
(c) The father.
(d) The mother.

2. What part of Columbus is beyond danger?
(a) The North Side.
(b) The East Side.
(c) The West Side.
(d) The South Side.

3. What war was Zenas trying to avoid?
(a) The Boer War.
(b) The Civil War.
(c) World War One
(d) The War of Independence.

4. How is Briggs Breal related to Thurber?
(a) His aunt.
(b) His second cousin.
(c) His first cousin.
(d) His nephew.

5. What does Aunt Sarah think the burglar will blow into her room?
(a) Helium.
(b) Cigar smoke.
(c) Mephane.
(d) Chloroform.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why do people take time to start their cars as they try to escape?

3. What is Briggs afraid will happen to him if he falls asleep?

4. What are the residents worried will happen to them if they stay in Columbo?

5. What does Roy put under the car to simulate catastrophe?

(see the answer key)

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