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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, The Dog that Bit People.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Roy put under the car to simulate catastrophe?
(a) Books.
(b) Plates.
(c) Kitchen utensils.
(d) Milk bottles.

2. Which white boxer does Thurber reference?
(a) Henry Boston,
(b) Max Emery.
(c) Jim Jefferies.
(d) Jack Johnson.

3. What does Thurber have to talk Mother out of doing?
(a) Jumping from the window.
(b) Screaming.
(c) Going downstairs.
(d) Breaking another window.

4. Who does Father threaten to get?
(a) George.
(b) Buck.
(c) Dave.
(d) Ricky.

5. Why do the family have to push start the car?
(a) It has no engine.
(b) It can't make it up hills.
(c) It is beyond cranking.
(d) It runs out of petrol.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of medication is Giddon comparing?

2. What do the Columbus believe has broken?

3. What war was Zenas trying to avoid?

4. Where in the house does Thurber hear someone walking around?

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

(see the answer key)

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