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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, More Alarms at Night.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thurber say the ghost causes?
(a) A jovial atmosphere.
(b) A hullabaloo of misunderstanding.
(c) A peerless anger.
(d) A cacophony of love.

2. Which member of the family dislikes the REO?
(a) The father.
(b) The mother.
(c) Herman.
(d) Rex.

3. What wakes up Father at 10.30 pm?
(a) The dog's barking.
(b) Mother's complaining.
(c) The boys' victola.
(d) A cat fight.

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

5. What does the grandfather say is run by a passel of blockheads?
(a) The army.
(b) The federal union.
(c) The university.
(d) The government.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thurber say Old Aunt Melissa Beal can whistle like?

2. What enters Thurber's house on 17. November, 1915?

3. How do the locals get the grandfather out of the town?

4. What does Thurber say his mother enjoys?

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

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