2. What does Thurber say he lacks the proper perspective to do in his middle years?
(a) Write.
(b) Draw.
(c) Entertain.
(d) Converse.

3. What is the name of Vashti's fiance?
(a) Charley.
(b) James.
(c) Davis.
(d) Tommy.

4. What happens when Muggs jumps onto the mantelpiece?
(a) It cracks.
(b) It collapses.
(c) A picture falls on top of him.
(d) The wall cracks.

5. What kind of dog is the dog the garage workers dislike?
(a) A sausage dog.
(b) A cocker spaniel.
(c) A bull terrier.
(d) A poodle.

6. Who does Mother blame for Mugg's aggressive behavior?
(a) The bad weather.
(b) His victims.
(c) Thurber.
(d) Loud children.

7. What is the title of this chapter?
(a) Middle Years.
(b) Country of the Blind.
(c) A Note at the End.
(d) Hard Times.

8. Complete the following sentence; mistaken exits and__
(a) Entrances.
(b) Turnstiles.
(c) Stair cases.
(d) Lover's corners.

9. What does Juanamma Kramer fear?
(a) Cooking a family dinner.
(b) Being locking in a cupboard.
(c) Being the center of attention.
(d) Being hypnotized.

10. What war is raging in this chapter?
(a) The Civil War.
(b) World War Two.
(c) The Boer War.
(d) World War One.

11. What does Thurber say he is tempted to do at the end of the novel?
(a) Go back to Columbus.
(b) Stay in the West Indies.
(c) Drown himself.
(d) Rob a bank.

12. What does Cave Canem mean?
(a) Beware of the dog.
(b) Don't touch the animal.
(c) This dog bites.
(d) Don't feed the animal.

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

14. What does Gertie Straub pretend she is doing when she comes home drunk one night?
(a) Singing.
(b) Washing clothes.
(c) Hoovering.
(d) Dusting.

15. What is Dora doing when the police arrive?
(a) Beating her lover.
(b) Shooting a gun.
(c) Barricading her room.
(d) Talking to her mother on the phone.