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

2. What does Briggs like to keep by the side of his bed?
(a) A glass of brandy.
(b) A shot of insulin.
(c) Codeine tablets.
(d) A glass of camphor.

3. What kind of dog is Rex?
(a) A golden retriever.
(b) A bull terrior.
(c) A labordor.
(d) A cocker spaniel.

4. Why did Thurber's father decide to sleep in the attic?
(a) So he could get away from his wife.
(b) So he could read.
(c) So he could think.
(d) So he could watch the stars.

5. What are the residents worried will happen to them if they stay in Columbo?
(a) They will be electrocuted.
(b) They will drown.
(c) They will be shot.
(d) They be drafted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which member of the family dislikes the REO?

2. Who does grandfather think is invading Columbus?

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

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

5. Who try to calm the fleeing residents?

(see the answer key)

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