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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. Who try to calm the fleeing residents?
(a) The ecologists.
(b) The army.
(c) The shop keepers.
(d) The local government.

2. How is Briggs Breal related to Thurber?
(a) His aunt.
(b) His second cousin.
(c) His first cousin.
(d) His nephew.

3. How do the locals get the grandfather out of the town?
(a) They tell him his wife is waiting.
(b) They bribe him.
(c) They promise him his favorite meal.
(d) The knock him out.

4. What part of Columbus is under water?
(a) East of High Street.
(b) The Main Street.
(c) Amsterdam Avenue.
(d) West of High Street.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do people name the day everyone fled the town?

2. What war was Zenas trying to avoid?

3. What does Grandfather say he recommended over the REO?

4. How long does it take for Columbus to get back to normal?

5. What does Thurber say it is almost necessary to throw around?

(see the answer key)

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