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

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

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

4. How does Thurber describe the stairs leading to the attic?
(a) Cold and dark.
(b) Narrow and twisting.
(c) Wide and epic.
(d) Spiralling and scary.

5. How does Aunt Grace claim she scares off burglars?
(a) She screams at the top of her voice.
(b) She laughs loudly.
(c) She bangs on the floor.
(d) She throws shoes at them.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What part of Columbus is under water?

3. Who drives a Red Devil?

4. What kind of car do the family own?

5. Who try to calm the fleeing residents?

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