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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. While still attached to the ground, Mrs. Twit exclaims that there is enough pull present to take her to what location?
(a) China.
(b) The moon.
(c) Cucamonga.
(d) Nantucket.

2. How long does Mr. Twit wait between his first failed attempt at catching birds with Hugtight and his next attempt?
(a) He tries again the following week.
(b) He tries again about two weeks later.
(c) He tries again the following day.
(d) He tries again the same day.

3. When Mr. Twit announces to Mrs. Twit that she has contracted a dreaded disease called The Shrinks, she has to take what action due to feeling "trembly" (20)?
(a) Sit down.
(b) Lie down.
(c) Take a deep breath.
(d) Stand up.

4. What reason does the narrator suggest for certain men's decisions to wear beards?
(a) They want to hide their appearance.
(b) They think they look masculine.
(c) They want to keep their faces warm.
(d) They like to have a method for saving food.

5. What is NOT listed among the bald parts of Mr. Twit's body?
(a) His nostrils.
(b) His nose.
(c) His forehead.
(d) His eyes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT an action named by the narrator among the actions taken by the Twits in their former jobs?

2. The wooden discs that Mr. Twit uses to lengthen Mrs. Twit's walking stick are described as being "no thicker than" (18) what object?

3. How many monkeys does Mr. Twit own?

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?

5. What is NOT an action Mrs. Twit takes after she announces to Mr. Twit that he has been eating worms?

(see the answer key)

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