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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Thurber's main problem during gym?

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

3. What kind of dog is Jeannie?

4. Who scalds her finger?

5. What does Cave Canem mean?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Summarize chapter eight.

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

4. Summarize the book.

5. How does riding the roller coaster affect Thurber?

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

7. Who is Mrs. Robertson?

8. What do the Thurbers do with Muggs when he dies?

9. What problems does Father have with the servants?

10. Why does Thurber fail to graduate from university?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the differences between fiction and non-fiction in terms of the following?

1. Language.

2. Character.

3. Structure.

Essay Topic 2

How does Thurber use real life situations to create humor? What serious statements does Thurber make within his humor?

Essay Topic 3

How has the Civil War affected Grandfather? In what way is Grandfather's life at odds with 20th century society?

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