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

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

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

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

5. Why does Goerge dress up as Zenas?
(a) To put grandfather's mind at ease.
(b) To get a job.
(c) For an acting role.
(d) To scare grandfather.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only car Thurber says he is interested in?

2. Why did Thurber's father decide to sleep in the attic?

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

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

5. What does Roy put under the car to simulate catastrophe?

(see the answer key)

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