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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. What problems does Mugs have shortly before his death?
(a) He goes death.
(b) He starts seeing things.
(c) He starts hearing voices.
(d) He goes blind.

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

3. What does Thurber say the agricultural student is puzzled by?
(a) The television.
(b) The radio.
(c) The newspapers.
(d) The typewriter.

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

5. What is General Littlefield doing when Thurber enters his office?
(a) Swatting a fly.
(b) Kissing his secretary.
(c) Cutting his nostril hair.
(d) Playing darts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Thurber's instructor shiver all over like?

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

3. What kind of dog is Jeannie?

4. What is the name of the black boxer Thurber references in this section?

5. Who goes beserk in this section?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Thurber say he is disappointed in the West Indies?

2. Why does Jake have to watch Grandfather?

3. Why does Vashti's lover leave her?

4. Who is Mrs. Robertson?

5. What problems does Grandfather have with the electric roundabout?

6. How does Thurber get out of the draft?

7. What does Thurber claim happen to all men from Columbus who try to travel?

8. How does the mood if the book change in this chapter?

9. How does Mother respond to accusations that Muggs bites people?

10. What does Thurber say about hypnotism?

(see the answer keys)

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