The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

In "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," what does ... (an ellipsis) signify? 

• A change between reality and fantasy
• The turning of the page
• A new paragraph
• An important thought

Does Mrs. Mitty like the way that Walter drives? 

• Yes, it's perfect! 
• No, too slow! 
• No, too fast! 
• No. She thinks he's a terrible driver and he knows it. 

Which one of these scenarios is a fantasy of Walter's?

• Walter saves a kitten from a tree that is on fire
• Walter is a world-famous singer who is performing at a crowded theater
• Walter saves the day with a fountain pen in an operating room
• Walter saves a starving puppy by buying it puppy biscuits.  

What does Mrs. Mitty insist that Walter wears while he drives? 

• Sunglasses
• Gloves
• A hat
• Pants

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What does Walter decide to wear the next time he has to go to the garage to take the chains off of his car? 

• A sling on his arm 
• A cast on his leg
• A patch on his eye
• Shoulder pads to make him look bigger

What was Walter doing in the courtroom scene? 

• Defending the accused
• Testifying 
• Acting as the judge
• Recording the testimony

The newsboy went by shouting something about: 

• The Waterbury Trial 
• The Watergate Scandal
• The Watering Hole
• The Water Fountain

What does Mrs. Mitty say she is going to do to Walter when they get home? 

• Make him do the dishes
• Take his temperature
• Kick him out
• Give him a kiss

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Who laughs at Walter when he says "Puppy biscuit" out loud? 

• His wife 
• The parking attendant 
• A woman passing by 
• A little girl

In the last paragraph, where is Walter standing while he smokes a cigarette?  

• In the lobby of the hotel
• In his house
• Against the wall of the drugstore
• Against the wall of a prison