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

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

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

4. What destroys the REO?
(a) A lion.
(b) Another car.
(c) A fork of lightning.
(d) A machine gun.

5. What does Thurber say Old Aunt Melissa Beal can whistle like?
(a) A man.
(b) A tin whistle.
(c) A dog.
(d) A train.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Briggs like to keep by the side of his bed?

2. Who dresses up as Zenas in this section?

3. What is the title of this chapter?

4. What word causes panic among the 2,000 people?

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

(see the answer key)

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