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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, University Days.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Grandfather think the police are?
(a) Ghosts.
(b) Deserters.
(c) Native Americans.
(d) Rebels.

2. What war was Zenas trying to avoid?
(a) The Civil War.
(b) The War of Independence.
(c) The Boer War.
(d) World War One

3. What do the police find in the house?
(a) Broken plates.
(b) A ghost.
(c) A dead body.
(d) Nothing.

4. Who do the police hear in the attic?
(a) The ghost.
(b) The burglar.
(c) Grandfather.
(d) Father.

5. What does Father think will one day happen to the REO?
(a) It turn over.
(b) It will roll down a hill.
(c) It will explode.
(d) It wil be stolen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which member of Thurber's family is a veteran of the Battle of Missionary Ridge?

2. How does Aunt Grace claim she scares off burglars?

3. Who does Mother want to call when she hears the noise?

4. What does Grandfather say he recommended over the REO?

5. What does James say Mrs. Robertson embraces?

(see the answer key)

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