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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Night the Ghost Got In.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does it take for Columbus to get back to normal?
(a) A day.
(b) Two days.
(c) A month.
(d) A week.

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

3. What is the name of Thurber's next door neighbors?
(a) The Regals.
(b) The Petersens.
(c) The Bodwells.
(d) The Yearlys.

4. What war was Zenas trying to avoid?
(a) The War of Independence.
(b) The Civil War.
(c) World War One
(d) The Boer War.

5. Who wrote the letter Thurber quotes from in this section?
(a) Aunt Edith.
(b) His mother.
(c) His grandfather.
(d) Herman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the police break down to get into the house?

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

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

4. How does Aunt Grace claim she scares off burglars?

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

(see the answer key)

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