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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 Draft Board Nights.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Thurber's instructor shiver all over like?
(a) Lionel Barrymore.
(b) Lionel Blair.
(c) John Barrymore.
(d) Michael Barrymore.

3. What is Dora doing when the police arrive?
(a) Talking to her mother on the phone.
(b) Barricading her room.
(c) Beating her lover.
(d) Shooting a gun.

4. Who dresses up as Zenas in this section?
(a) John Lennon.
(b) James Thurber.
(c) Herman Thurber.
(d) George Martin.

5. What two people are part of Vashti's love triangle?
(a) A footman and a fireman.
(b) A astronaut and a teacher.
(c) A policeman and a husband.
(d) A chauffer and a stepfather.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thurber say he feels like after riding on the roller coaster, even when he is laying down?

2. What is the name of Vashti's fiance?

3. What is the name of the street the Thurbers are living on in this section?

4. What does Father think will one day happen to the REO?

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

(see the answer key)

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