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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. How long does it take for Columbus to get back to normal?
(a) A month.
(b) A week.
(c) A day.
(d) Two days.

2. Why does Aunt Melissa think she is destined to die on South High Street?
(a) She had a stroke there.
(b) She was born there.
(c) She saw a dead body there.
(d) She had a car accident there.

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

4. What fell on Thurber's father?
(a) A bed.
(b) A brick.
(c) A bowling ball.
(d) A book.

5. What kind of dog is Rex?
(a) A labordor.
(b) A cocker spaniel.
(c) A golden retriever.
(d) A bull terrior.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only car Thurber says he is interested in?

2. What do people name the day everyone fled the town?

3. How is Briggs Breal related to Thurber?

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

5. What do Turber's family believe it is dangerous to use during storms?

(see the answer key)

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