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

2. What is Briggs afraid will happen to him if he falls asleep?
(a) Someone will climb into his bed.
(b) He will stop breathing.
(c) He will have a heart attack.
(d) He will have a nightmare.

3. Why do the family have to push start the car?
(a) It can't make it up hills.
(b) It has no engine.
(c) It is beyond cranking.
(d) It runs out of petrol.

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

5. What does Grandfather say he recommended over the REO?
(a) A Polo.
(b) A Pope-Toledo.
(c) A Cornish Yellow.
(d) A Dinwood Form.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the Columbus believe has broken?

3. Who dresses up as Zenas in this section?

4. Which member of the family dislikes the REO?

5. Who does grandfather think is invading Columbus?

(see the answer key)

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