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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 the grandfather steal from one of the policeman?
(a) His stick.
(b) His radio.
(c) His gun.
(d) His belt.

2. Where does Thurber say he grew up as a boy?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) Columbus.
(c) Charlottesville.
(d) New York.

3. What does Thurber say his mother enjoys?
(a) Telling a joke.
(b) Arguing with Mr. Bodwell.
(c) Breaking the window.
(d) Seeing the ghost.

4. What does someone yell in the theater?
(a) Fire.
(b) Dam.
(c) Rape.
(d) Water.

5. Why do people take time to start their cars as they try to escape?
(a) They al think they know a secret route.
(b) They are worried their cars will explode.
(c) They don't want to be part of a traffic queue.
(d) Hand-cranking is time consuming.

Short Answer Questions

1. What continent did Zenas travel to?

2. Which member of the family dislikes the REO?

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

4. What wakes up Father at 10.30 pm?

5. What does Roy shout in his father's ear?

(see the answer key)

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