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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. How does Aunt Grace claim she scares off burglars?
(a) She laughs loudly.
(b) She throws shoes at them.
(c) She screams at the top of her voice.
(d) She bangs on the floor.

2. Why does Aunt Melissa think she is destined to die on South High Street?
(a) She had a car accident there.
(b) She had a stroke there.
(c) She was born there.
(d) She saw a dead body there.

3. Where does Thurber say he grew up as a boy?
(a) Columbus.
(b) New York.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Charlottesville.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Thurber describe the stairs leading to the attic?

4. What do the Columbus believe has broken?

5. What continent did Zenas travel to?

(see the answer key)

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