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

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

3. What is the name of grandfather's dead brother?
(a) Kevin.
(b) Morpheus.
(c) Zenas.
(d) Dipper.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only car Thurber says he is interested in?

2. What is the name of the street the Thurbers are living on in this section?

3. What does Thurber fear Muggs will do when he feeds him?

4. Why did Thurber's father decide to sleep in the attic?

5. What does someone yell in the theater?

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