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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When stating that "things cling to hairs" (5) in beards, the narrator states that what types of objects in particular stick to beard hairs?
(a) Food particles.
(b) Dandruff.
(c) Lice.
(d) Dust bunnies.

2. To what other object had Mr. Twit secretly been applying small wooden discs?
(a) The legs of the monkey cage.
(b) The legs of the dining room table.
(c) The legs of his own chair.
(d) The legs of Mrs. Twit's chair.

3. The narrator states that even if a bearded man takes a particular action, he will still get food in his beard. What is the named action?
(a) Affixing a bib.
(b) Eating very slowly.
(c) Using a napkin.
(d) Opening his mouth very wide.

4. 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?
(a) The pains in his wrist.
(b) The frogs on his pillow.
(c) The worms in his spaghetti.
(d) The bars of gold buried in the basement.

5. What day of the week does the narrator name as the day when Mr. Twit certainly never deigns to wash his beard?
(a) Friday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Wednesday.

6. What implement does Mr. Twit have in his hand when he is described as "poking around in" (15) his spaghetti?
(a) A knife.
(b) A spoon.
(c) A pair of tweezers.
(d) A fork.

7. What is NOT an action Mrs. Twit takes after she announces to Mr. Twit that he has been eating worms?
(a) Stamping her feet.
(b) Clapping her hands.
(c) Rocking with laughter.
(d) Pointing at Mr. Twit's angry face.

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

9. The narrator states at the beginning of Chapter 12 that though Mrs. Twit may be "ugly" and "beastly" (27), she does not exhibit what characteristic?
(a) Sloth.
(b) Stupidity.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Greed.

10. The narrator states that when bearded men wash their beards, the job must be as complex as what other task enacted by people without beards?
(a) Shampooing their hair.
(b) Washing their cars.
(c) Cutting their toenails.
(d) Setting mousetraps.

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

12. At what time does Mrs. Twit make lunch on the day she serves worms to Mr. Twit?
(a) 1 o'clock.
(b) Noon.
(c) 2 o'clock.
(d) 11 o'clock.

13. Mr. Twit's beard hair is described by the narrator as sticking "out straight like the bristles of a" (4) what?
(a) Porcupine.
(b) Nailbrush.
(c) Scrub brush.
(d) Toothbrush.

14. What object does Dahl use within his simile indicating the speed with which Mrs. Twit flies into the air once Mr. Twit has cut the strings?
(a) Catapult.
(b) Rocket.
(c) Cannon.
(d) Firecracker.

15. What adjective is used to describe the grin Mr. Twit wears as he cuts the strings around Mrs. Twit's ankles?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Absentminded.
(c) Panicky.
(d) Ghoulish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 10 is entitled Mrs. Twit Gets a what?

2. Mr. Twit tells Mrs. Twit that she probably has about how long to live due to contracting The Shrinks?

3. What object does Mrs. Twit use to systematically sever the strings attached to the balloons?

4. What food item is NOT featured within the diagram of Mr. Twit's mouth?

5. After how many balloons are attached to Mrs. Twit does she become completely incapacitated?

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