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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. Why do people take time to start their cars as they try to escape?
(a) Hand-cranking is time consuming.
(b) They al think they know a secret route.
(c) They don't want to be part of a traffic queue.
(d) They are worried their cars will explode.

2. Why does Goerge dress up as Zenas?
(a) To get a job.
(b) For an acting role.
(c) To scare grandfather.
(d) To put grandfather's mind at ease.

3. What does Roy put under the car to simulate catastrophe?
(a) Books.
(b) Milk bottles.
(c) Plates.
(d) Kitchen utensils.

4. What does Thurber say lasts for two hours?
(a) Grandmother's burps.
(b) The fire of Columbus.
(c) The evacuation of Columbus.
(d) Grandfather's blackout.

5. What destroys the REO?
(a) A machine gun.
(b) Another car.
(c) A lion.
(d) A fork of lightning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of Columbus is under water?

2. Why does Aunt Melissa think she is destined to die on South High Street?

3. What do the family use to knock the grandfather unconscious?

4. What does Aunt Sarah think the burglar will blow into her room?

5. What do the Columbus believe has broken?

(see the answer key)

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