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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of animal does Muggs refuse to kill?
(a) Mice.
(b) Cats.
(c) Rats.
(d) Rabbits.

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

4. What has someone stolen from Thurber?
(a) His shoes.
(b) His ring.
(c) His pants.
(d) His jacket.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what part of his life does Thurber say he suffered?

3. Where does the grandfather practice with the electric runabout?

4. What other subject does Thurber say causes him trouble?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Thurber have problems with his gymnasium class?

2. How does Thurber get out of the draft?

3. What problems does Father have with the servants?

4. Summarize chapter eight.

5. How does Thurber cope with the military drills?

6. Summarize chapter nine.

7. Describe the Thurber's other two dogs mentioned in this chapter.

8. Why does Thurber fail to graduate from university?

9. Summarize chapter six.

10. Who was Jack Johnson?

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