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

2. Who drives a Red Devil?
(a) Finish Fish Man.
(b) Lazy Boy.
(c) Ladybird Larry.
(d) Get Ready Man.

3. What word causes panic among the 2,000 people?
(a) Hell.
(b) Fire.
(c) Dam.
(d) Water.

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

5. What does Father think will one day happen to the REO?
(a) It turn over.
(b) It will explode.
(c) It will roll down a hill.
(d) It wil be stolen.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What are the residents worried will happen to them if they stay in Columbo?

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

5. What war was Zenas trying to avoid?

(see the answer key)

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