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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 do the Columbus believe has broken?
(a) The dam.
(b) The well.
(c) The sewage system.
(d) The buses.

2. Which member of the family dislikes the REO?
(a) The father.
(b) The mother.
(c) Herman.
(d) Rex.

3. What part of Columbus is under water?
(a) West of High Street.
(b) Amsterdam Avenue.
(c) The Main Street.
(d) East of High Street.

4. What do Turber's family believe it is dangerous to use during storms?
(a) Cars.
(b) Computers.
(c) Televisions.
(d) Telephones.

5. What part of Columbus is beyond danger?
(a) The East Side.
(b) The North Side.
(c) The West Side.
(d) The South Side.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Herman sometimes do in his sleep?

2. Where does Thurber say he grew up as a boy?

3. What does someone yell in the theater?

4. Who dresses up as Zenas in this section?

5. What do the family use to knock the grandfather unconscious?

(see the answer key)

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