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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 kind of car do the family own?
(a) A station wagon.
(b) A mini.
(c) A cadillac.
(d) An REO.

2. Why do the family have to push start the car?
(a) It runs out of petrol.
(b) It can't make it up hills.
(c) It is beyond cranking.
(d) It has no engine.

3. What did Zenas die from?
(a) The coconut blight.
(b) The chestnut blight.
(c) The dust bowl.
(d) The chicken storm.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Thurber describe the stairs leading to the attic?

2. What is the name of Thurber's younger brother?

3. What does the grandfather say is run by a passel of blockheads?

4. What is Aunt Sarah afraid will happen if she falls asleep?

5. What continent did Zenas travel to?

(see the answer key)

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