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

2. What does Herman sometimes do in his sleep?
(a) Laugh.
(b) Hiccup.
(c) Sing.
(d) Gurgle.

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

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

5. What destroys the REO?
(a) A fork of lightning.
(b) A lion.
(c) A machine gun.
(d) Another car.

Short Answer Questions

1. What war was Zenas trying to avoid?

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

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

4. What does Briggs like to keep by the side of his bed?

5. Why do the family have to push start the car?

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