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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 does Thurber say he feels like after riding on the roller coaster, even when he is laying down?
(a) Flying.
(b) Spinning.
(c) Floating.
(d) Falling.

2. Where does the grandfather practice with the electric runabout?
(a) Central Park.
(b) Lincoln Park.
(c) Franklin Park.
(d) Jellystone Park.

3. Who do people complain to about Muggs?
(a) The fire brigade.
(b) The police.
(c) The dog home.
(d) The local council.

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

5. Who goes beserk in this section?
(a) Mother.
(b) Vashti.
(c) Mrs. Doody.
(d) Charley.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Robertson think the cricket in the basement is watching?

2. What actor does Thurber talk about in this chapter six?

3. What war does Mrs. Robinson recall?

4. What university did Thurber attend?

5. What kind of ride is the Scarlet Tornado?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens when Thurber returns to the ship?

4. How does Muggs deal with mice?

5. Who is Mrs. Robertson?

6. Why does Thurber claim that even Lord Jim found it difficult to run away?

7. Why does Thurber fail to graduate from university?

8. How does Bassum try to help Bolenciecwcz pass his exams?

9. How does Thurber feed the dog?

10. Why does Jake have to watch Grandfather?

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