View a FREE sample

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 fell on Thurber's father?
(a) A brick.
(b) A book.
(c) A bowling ball.
(d) A bed.

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

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

4. What kind of car do the family own?
(a) An REO.
(b) A mini.
(c) A station wagon.
(d) A cadillac.

5. Who does grandfather think is invading Columbus?
(a) The British.
(b) The Republicans.
(c) The Native Americans.
(d) The Rebels.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Goerge dress up as Zenas?

2. How is Briggs Breal related to Thurber?

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

4. What are the residents worried will happen to them if they stay in Columbo?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 218 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample