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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Note at the End.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the black boxer Thurber references in this section?
(a) Jim Jeffries.
(b) Sonny Liston.
(c) Muhammed Ali.
(d) Jack Johnson.

2. Why does the Victrola annoy father?
(a) There is no volume control.
(b) The sound is scratchy.
(c) The speakers crackle.
(d) It keeps playing the same parts of the song.

3. What is the only thing Thurber is wearing when the police arrive?
(a) A dressing gown.
(b) A sarong.
(c) A towel.
(d) His underwear.

4. How does Aunt Grace claim she scares off burglars?
(a) She screams at the top of her voice.
(b) She bangs on the floor.
(c) She laughs loudly.
(d) She throws shoes at them.

5. What does Thurber say Muggs like to bite?
(a) Trees.
(b) Humans.
(c) Cushions.
(d) Cats.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Father do at 9.30pm?

2. What kind of dog is Jeannie?

3. What does Thurber say he is tempted to do at the end of the novel?

4. What does Thurber say the agricultural student is puzzled by?

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

(see the answer key)

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