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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-12: "Wormy Spaghetti" - "Mrs. Twit Goes Ballooning Down".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mr. Twit tells Mrs. Twit that the ultimate result of The Shrinks is that there is nothing left of the afflicted person, "except" (22) what objects?
(a) A pair of shoes and a bundle of clothes.
(b) A hat and a coat.
(c) A pair of underwear and a cape.
(d) A set of false teeth and a glass eye.

2. When Mr. Twit announces to Mrs. Twit that she has contracted a dreaded disease called The Shrinks, she has to take what action due to feeling "trembly" (20)?
(a) Sit down.
(b) Take a deep breath.
(c) Stand up.
(d) Lie down.

3. How does the narrator describe the weather on the day of Mrs. Twit's flight?
(a) Breezy.
(b) Rainy.
(c) Calm with no wind.
(d) Windy.

4. What conclusion does the narrator draw about the fact that Mrs. Twit does not have a beard?
(a) It is an unfortunate oversight.
(b) It is a pity.
(c) It is a small favor.
(d) It is a good thing.

5. When Mrs. Twit awakens after fainting, what object is on her face?
(a) A frog.
(b) A fish.
(c) A monkey.
(d) A clothespin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective does the narrator use to describe the appearance of Mrs. Twit's face during her youth?

2. How often does Mr. Twit wash his beard?

3. What is NOT an object the narrator lists among the objects Mrs. Twit likes to strike using the object she carries in her right hand?

4. Mrs. Twit tells Mr. Twit that whenever he goes quiet, she knows that he is taking what action?

5. How does Mr. Twit revive Mrs. Twit when she faints due to fear?

(see the answer key)

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