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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 bangs on the floor.
(b) She throws shoes at them.
(c) She laughs loudly.
(d) She screams at the top of her voice.

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

3. Why do people take time to start their cars as they try to escape?
(a) They don't want to be part of a traffic queue.
(b) They al think they know a secret route.
(c) Hand-cranking is time consuming.
(d) They are worried their cars will explode.

4. What does Mallory confuse with the sound of rushing waters?
(a) Laughter.
(b) Rolling skates.
(c) A child's scream.
(d) Drums.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thurber say lasts for two hours?

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

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

4. Which member of the Thurber family usually sleeps in the attic?

5. What kind of car do the family own?

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