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Secret Test of Walter Mitty Trivia Quiz

This test was created by the Honors English 9 class from Pelham High School in Pelham, AL. It's not too tough. Remember---this is a test-- it is only a test--in the event of a real test, please study! Y'all come back now, ya hear?

A multiple-choice quiz by baultman. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
baultman

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
15,311

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
585

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who is the author of 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty'? Hint

Roald Dahl

Frank Stockton

James Thurber

E.B. White

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Question 2 of 10

2. From what or whom is Mitty escaping? Hint

the IRS

police

wife

the storm

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Question 3 of 10

3. What two items was Mitty supposed to purchase at the store? Hint

overshoes and puppy biscuits

shampoo and overshoes

puppy biscuits and Lucky Charms

overshoes and puppies

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where did Mitty take his wife? Hint

McDonalds

hairdresser

the hotel

the grocery store

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Question 5 of 10

5. How often did the Mittys go to town? Hint

once a month

rarely

every day

once a week

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Question 6 of 10

6. What kind of plane did Mitty fly in the first daydream ? Hint

BP706

SN202

Cessna

F150

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Question 7 of 10

7. With what did Mitty fix the anesthetizer? Hint

fountain pen

length of wire

pencil

scalpel

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the subject of the magazine article Mitty was reading as he waited for his wife? Hint

the weather report

'Can Doctors Find A Cure for Polio?'

'Can Germany Conquer the World Through the Air?'

'Where is Hitler Hidden?'

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where did Mitty wait for his wife after making his purchases? Hint

in the car

hotel bar

hotel armchair

hairdresser

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was Mitty's final daydream? Hint

WWI bomber pilot

firing squad

surgeon

sergeant

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is the author of 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty'?

Answer: James Thurber

2. From what or whom is Mitty escaping?

Answer: wife

Mitty's wife represented the responsibilities of life which Mitty could not deal with.

3. What two items was Mitty supposed to purchase at the store?

Answer: overshoes and puppy biscuits

Mitty was ridiculed by a fellow shopper for exclaiming, 'Puppy biscuits!'

4. Where did Mitty take his wife?

Answer: hairdresser

She was the original blue-haired old lady.

5. How often did the Mittys go to town?

Answer: once a week

Mitty hates going to town.

6. What kind of plane did Mitty fly in the first daydream ?

Answer: SN202

It wasn't real.

7. With what did Mitty fix the anesthetizer?

Answer: fountain pen

I'm glad I wasn't that patient!

8. What was the subject of the magazine article Mitty was reading as he waited for his wife?

Answer: 'Can Germany Conquer the World Through the Air?'

If you know the time period of the story, you would have been able to pick out the answer really quickly.

9. Where did Mitty wait for his wife after making his purchases?

Answer: hotel armchair

None available.

10. What was Mitty's final daydream?

Answer: firing squad

Back in five :).

Source: Author baultman

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