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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. Who wrote the letter Thurber quotes from in this section?
(a) His mother.
(b) His grandfather.
(c) Herman.
(d) Aunt Edith.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Father think will one day happen to the REO?

4. What war was Zenas trying to avoid?

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

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