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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 is the only car Thurber says he is interested in?
(a) The Haddock.
(b) The Hammer.
(c) The Red Devil.
(d) The Sky Blue.

2. How is Briggs Breal related to Thurber?
(a) His second cousin.
(b) His aunt.
(c) His nephew.
(d) His first cousin.

3. Why did Thurber's father decide to sleep in the attic?
(a) So he could read.
(b) So he could think.
(c) So he could watch the stars.
(d) So he could get away from his wife.

4. Why does Thurber's mother oppose the idea of Turber's father sleeping in the attic?
(a) It is too cold.
(b) There are rats.
(c) He will disturb everyone everytime he uses the bathroom.
(d) The bed is unsafe.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Zenas die from?

3. What war was Zenas trying to avoid?

4. What destroys the REO?

5. Who dresses up as Zenas in this section?

(see the answer key)

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