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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 does Thurber describe the stairs leading to the attic?
(a) Narrow and twisting.
(b) Spiralling and scary.
(c) Wide and epic.
(d) Cold and dark.

2. What is the name of the town's doctor?
(a) Herbert.
(b) George.
(c) Yankov.
(d) Mallory.

3. What enters Thurber's house on 17. November, 1915?
(a) A phantom.
(b) A rat.
(c) A ghost.
(d) A monster.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Thurber's mother oppose the idea of Turber's father sleeping in the attic?

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

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

4. What does Aunt Sarah think the burglar will blow into her room?

5. Who does grandfather think is invading Columbus?

(see the answer key)

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