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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Day the Dam Broke.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Thurber's younger brother?
(a) David.
(b) Roy.
(c) Peter.
(d) Frederick.

2. What continent did Zenas travel to?
(a) Europe.
(b) Oceania.
(c) Asia.
(d) South America.

3. Who wrote the letter Thurber quotes from in this section?
(a) Aunt Edith.
(b) His grandfather.
(c) Herman.
(d) His mother.

4. What does Thurber say it is almost necessary to throw around?
(a) Water.
(b) Sweets.
(c) Books.
(d) Furniture.

5. Which member of the Thurber family usually sleeps in the attic?
(a) Peter.
(b) Grandmother.
(c) Grandfather.
(d) James.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Columbus believe has broken?

2. How does Aunt Grace claim she scares off burglars?

3. Who does grandfather think is invading Columbus?

4. What are the residents worried will happen to them if they stay in Columbo?

5. What do Turber's family believe it is dangerous to use during storms?

(see the answer key)

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