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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 is Aunt Sarah afraid will happen if she falls asleep?
(a) She will cease breathing.
(b) A rat will eat her.
(c) A burglar will come into the house.
(d) She will have a stroke.

2. Why does Thurber's mother oppose the idea of Turber's father sleeping in the attic?
(a) The bed is unsafe.
(b) It is too cold.
(c) There are rats.
(d) He will disturb everyone everytime he uses the bathroom.

3. Which member of the Thurber family usually sleeps in the attic?
(a) Grandmother.
(b) James.
(c) Peter.
(d) Grandfather.

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

5. Where does Thurber say he grew up as a boy?
(a) New York.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Columbus.
(d) Charlottesville.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does someone yell in the theater?

3. What do the Columbus believe has broken?

4. What does Aunt Sarah think the burglar will blow into her room?

5. What did Zenas die from?

(see the answer key)

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