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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-20: "Mr. Twit Gets a Horrid Shock" - "Still No Bird Pie for Mr. Twit" .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter 13, entitled Mr. Twit Gets a Horrid Shock, Mr. Twit is celebrating Mrs. Twit's absence with what beverage in hand?
(a) A glass of wine.
(b) A cold soda pop.
(c) A glass of champagne.
(d) A beer.

2. What types of birds are NOT named among those captured by Mr. Twit through his use of Hugtight glue?
(a) Jenny wrens.
(b) Robins.
(c) Woodpeckers.
(d) Song thrushes.

3. When Mr. Twit sees Mrs. Twit descending from the sky, he jumps "as though" (30) what event has taken place?
(a) He has been stung by a giant wasp.
(b) His hair has been set on fire.
(c) He has seen a ghost.
(d) A bucket of water has been thrown in his face.

4. How often does Mr. Twit wash his beard?
(a) Once a decade.
(b) Once a year on his birthday.
(c) Once a week.
(d) Never.

5. How does Mr. Twit react when he finds Mrs. Twit's glass eye in the place where she had hidden it?
(a) He punches a hole in the wall.
(b) He jumps.
(c) He screams.
(d) He faints.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many bearded men are featured in the very first illustration included within The Twits, before Chapter 1 begins?

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

3. For how many hours each day does Mr. Twit now train his monkeys?

4. When Mr. Twit comes outside to collect his bounty the morning after Roly-Poly warns the birds, Mr. Twit finds a great number of birds sitting in what location?

5. When Mrs. Twit awakens after fainting, what object is on her face?

(see the answer key)

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