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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 does Briggs like to keep by the side of his bed?
(a) A shot of insulin.
(b) A glass of brandy.
(c) A glass of camphor.
(d) Codeine tablets.

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

3. Who drives a Red Devil?
(a) Finish Fish Man.
(b) Ladybird Larry.
(c) Lazy Boy.
(d) Get Ready Man.

4. What does Father think will one day happen to the REO?
(a) It will roll down a hill.
(b) It wil be stolen.
(c) It will explode.
(d) It turn over.

5. What does Mallory confuse with the sound of rushing waters?
(a) A child's scream.
(b) Rolling skates.
(c) Laughter.
(d) Drums.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Thurber say he grew up as a boy?

2. What fell on Thurber's father?

3. Which member of the family dislikes the REO?

4. What war was Zenas trying to avoid?

5. What does Thurber say Old Aunt Melissa Beal can whistle like?

(see the answer key)

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