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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What country does Thurber visit one summer?
(a) The West Indies.
(b) Great Britain.
(c) Russia.
(d) Poland.

2. What actor does Thurber talk about in this chapter six?
(a) John Barrymore.
(b) Lionel Barrymore.
(c) Robert De Niro.
(d) Peter Nicholls.

3. What country does the grandfather want to serve in?
(a) Germany.
(b) Japan.
(c) Italy.
(d) Denmark.

4. Where does Muggs go when Thurber punishes him?
(a) The bookshelf.
(b) The fireplace mantelpiece.
(c) The parlor.
(d) The cleaning cupboard.

5. What word best describes Bassum's character?
(a) Sleepy.
(b) Funny.
(c) Violent.
(d) Timid.

6. Why does Kramer fear being hypnotized?
(a) Because she is susceptible to it.
(b) Because her father was brainwashed.
(c) Because she was once take advantge of under hypnosis.
(d) Because she saw her mother have a bad experience.

7. What word best describes the Scarlet Tornado ride?
(a) Hair-raising.
(b) Spiralling.
(c) Trudging.
(d) Lame.

8. What does Thurber say Muggs turns mice into?
(a) Gloves.
(b) Pets.
(c) Rats.
(d) Killers.

9. What does Thurber say not even Lord Jim can run away from?
(a) His love life.
(b) His own special discomfiture.
(c) His dream world.
(d) His wife.

10. What does Thurber say he dislikes doing while naked?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Singing.
(c) Answering questions.
(d) Having a shower.

11. Which white boxer does Thurber reference?
(a) Max Emery.
(b) Henry Boston,
(c) Jack Johnson.
(d) Jim Jefferies.

12. What is the name of the doctor that Thurber helps?
(a) Jackson.
(b) Ridgeway.
(c) Eggins.
(d) Kelvin.

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

14. What do people swallow to avoid the army?
(a) Fishing hooks.
(b) Watches.
(c) Cyanide.
(d) Coins.

15. Which member of Vashti's love triangle proves to be imaginary?
(a) The policeman.
(b) The footman.
(c) The step father.
(d) The fireman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Thurber work as a publicity agent?

2. What do Ohio State students have to complete two years of?

3. What does Vashti have a gift for?

4. What rank does Thurber rise to in the military?

5. Where does Thurber say he previously get all his information about the West Indies?

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