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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 26-29: "The Ravens Swoop Over" - "The Twits Get the Shrinks".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what object does Mrs. Twit attack Mr. Twit when she descends upon him?
(a) Her walking stick.
(b) Her purse.
(c) A basket.
(d) A bird carcass.

2. The narrator states that Mr. Twit feels that his beard makes him look as if he exhibits which two characteristics?
(a) He is mean and nasty.
(b) He is mysterious and dashing.
(c) He is wise and grand.
(d) He is grizzled and experienced.

3. What reason does Mrs. Twit give to others when they ask why she needs to carry the object she always carries in her right hand?
(a) She says that she needs it in order to alleviate the pain caused by warts.
(b) She says that she needs it in order to cut flowers in her garden.
(c) She says that she needs it in order to drive her carriage.
(d) She says that she needs it in order to finish a birdhouse.

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

5. When Mr. Twit expresses his dislike of the flavor of the new spaghetti, he uses what adjective to describe it?
(a) Acidic.
(b) Bland.
(c) Bitter.
(d) Sweet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What implement does Mr. Twit use to apply Hugtight in hopes of capturing birds?

2. What verb does Mr. Twit use to describe the only existing "cure for The Shrinks" (23)?

3. Mr. Twit's memories of what objects are said to keep him from feeling sorry for Mrs. Twit when she believes that she is shrinking?

4. What is NOT listed among the bald parts of Mr. Twit's body?

5. Before they go to town, Mr. Twit tells Mrs. Twit to take what action while he is busy making sure that the monkeys are secured?

(see the answer key)

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