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

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

3. What does Thurber say it is almost necessary to throw around?
(a) Water.
(b) Books.
(c) Furniture.
(d) Sweets.

4. What does Grandfather say he recommended over the REO?
(a) A Pope-Toledo.
(b) A Cornish Yellow.
(c) A Dinwood Form.
(d) A Polo.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aunt Melissa think she is destined to die on South High Street?

2. Why does Thurber's mother oppose the idea of Turber's father sleeping in the attic?

3. What does Aunt Sarah think the burglar will blow into her room?

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

5. What fell on Thurber's father?

(see the answer key)

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