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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. Who does Thurber wake up to tell about the burglar?
(a) Herman.
(b) Grandfather.
(c) Father.
(d) Rex.

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

3. What does Father do at 9.30pm?
(a) Goes to bed.
(b) Goes for a walk.
(c) Goes to a bar.
(d) Goes for a swim.

4. Why did Thurber's father decide to sleep in the attic?
(a) So he could get away from his wife.
(b) So he could read.
(c) So he could think.
(d) So he could watch the stars.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What fell on Thurber's father?

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

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

4. What is the title of this chapter?

5. Who does Thurber wake up to ask about New Jersey towns?

(see the answer key)

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