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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) Cold and dark.
(c) Narrow and twisting.
(d) Spiralling and scary.

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

3. What does Thurber say his grandmother and mother fear?
(a) Cats.
(b) Electricity.
(c) Rats.
(d) Thunder.

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

5. What is Aunt Sarah afraid will happen if she falls asleep?
(a) A burglar will come into the house.
(b) She will have a stroke.
(c) She will cease breathing.
(d) A rat will eat her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who dresses up as Zenas in this section?

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

3. What kind of car do the family own?

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

5. What is Briggs afraid will happen to him if he falls asleep?

(see the answer key)

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