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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Night the Ghost Got In.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Aunt Sarah think the burglar will blow into her room?
(a) Helium.
(b) Mephane.
(c) Chloroform.
(d) Cigar smoke.

3. Why did Thurber's father decide to sleep in the attic?
(a) So he could watch the stars.
(b) So he could think.
(c) So he could get away from his wife.
(d) So he could read.

4. Why can't Mother use the phone?
(a) It is downstairs.
(b) Someone has cut the line.
(c) They forgot to pay the phone bill.
(d) They need change.

5. Which member of the family dislikes the REO?
(a) Rex.
(b) The father.
(c) Herman.
(d) The mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word causes panic among the 2,000 people?

2. How long does it take for Columbus to get back to normal?

3. What does Father think will one day happen to the REO?

4. What does Herman sometimes do in his sleep?

5. What is the name of grandfather's dead brother?

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