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

2. What does Thurber fear Muggs will do when he feeds him?
(a) Scratch him.
(b) Growl at him.
(c) Bite him.
(d) Jump on him.

3. Who does Thurber's instructor shiver all over like?
(a) Michael Barrymore.
(b) John Barrymore.
(c) Lionel Barrymore.
(d) Lionel Blair.

4. What does Grandfather say he recommended over the REO?
(a) A Cornish Yellow.
(b) A Pope-Toledo.
(c) A Dinwood Form.
(d) A Polo.

5. What does Thurber say he hears ringing in 1918?
(a) Gun shots.
(b) Bells.
(c) Telephones.
(d) Laughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Briggs Breal related to Thurber?

2. What war was Zenas trying to avoid?

3. What is the name of the grandfather's younger brother?

4. How do the locals get the grandfather out of the town?

5. What do the Columbus believe has broken?

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