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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Car We Had to Push.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Grandfather say he recommended over the REO?
(a) A Pope-Toledo.
(b) A Dinwood Form.
(c) A Polo.
(d) A Cornish Yellow.

2. What war was Zenas trying to avoid?
(a) The Boer War.
(b) The Civil War.
(c) The War of Independence.
(d) World War One

3. What is the name of Thurber's younger brother?
(a) Frederick.
(b) David.
(c) Roy.
(d) Peter.

4. What does Roy put under the car to simulate catastrophe?
(a) Plates.
(b) Kitchen utensils.
(c) Books.
(d) Milk bottles.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thurber say his grandmother and mother fear?

2. What destroys the REO?

3. How does Aunt Grace claim she scares off burglars?

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

5. What kind of car do the family own?

(see the answer key)

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