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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 did Zenas die from?
(a) The dust bowl.
(b) The coconut blight.
(c) The chestnut blight.
(d) The chicken storm.

2. Who does grandfather think is invading Columbus?
(a) The Republicans.
(b) The Rebels.
(c) The Native Americans.
(d) The British.

3. What does the grandfather say is run by a passel of blockheads?
(a) The army.
(b) The government.
(c) The university.
(d) The federal union.

4. What is the name of grandfather's dead brother?
(a) Kevin.
(b) Zenas.
(c) Morpheus.
(d) Dipper.

5. What do the Columbus believe has broken?
(a) The sewage system.
(b) The buses.
(c) The well.
(d) The dam.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the title of this chapter?

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

5. Who wrote the letter Thurber quotes from in this section?

(see the answer key)

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