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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Day the Dam Broke.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What continent did Zenas travel to?
(a) Europe.
(b) Oceania.
(c) Asia.
(d) South America.

2. What do the family use to knock the grandfather unconscious?
(a) A brick.
(b) An axe handle.
(c) A rock.
(d) An ironing board.

3. What is the name of the town's doctor?
(a) Mallory.
(b) George.
(c) Yankov.
(d) Herbert.

4. What fell on Thurber's father?
(a) A book.
(b) A brick.
(c) A bowling ball.
(d) A bed.

5. What does the grandfather say is run by a passel of blockheads?
(a) The army.
(b) The government.
(c) The university.
(d) The federal union.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who dresses up as Zenas in this section?

3. What does Thurber say lasts for two hours?

4. How long does it take for Columbus to get back to normal?

5. What part of Columbus is beyond danger?

(see the answer key)

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