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Why was Walter Mitty driving too fast at the beginning of the story?
He was in a hurry to get to town.
His wife had been shouting at him.
He was not paying attention to his driving.
What most likely caused Walter Mitty to daydream about being a famous doctor?
A policeman shouting at him to "Pick it up, brother!"
A pretty nurse he talked to in the hospital car park.
His wife telling him he should see the family doctor.
Why was Walter Mitty angry at the parking lot attendant?
The attendant drove Mitty's car into the "Exit Only" lane.
The attendant nearly crashed his Buick into Mitty's car.
The attendant made Mitty feel bad by being very good at his job.
What will Walter Mitty do the next time he wants to take snow chains off his wheels?
Put on his overshoes and kick at the slush on the sidewalk.
Remove the axles first so they don't get in the way.
Drive to a a garage and act like he has hurt his arm.
What made Walter Mitty daydream about being the greatest shot in the world?
Not being able to remember the final thing he was supposed to buy.
Something he heard as he was walking in the street.
A lawyer suddenly thrusting a heavy hand gun at him.
What helped Walter Mitty remember that the last thing he had to buy was puppy biscuits?
Something that was said in his latest daydream.
He remembered that it said "Puppies Bark for it" on the box.
A woman who was passing mentioned the name.
What made Walter Mitty daydream about cannon fire?
He heard some loud banging sounds.
He saw some pictures in a magazine.
He saw that young Raleigh was frightened.
Why did Walter Mitty daydream so much?
He liked to think of his past life as a soldier and doctor.
To escape from his boring life and controling wife.
He was thinking up adventure stories for a magazine.
What did Walter Mitty's wife think of his daydreams?
She liked the dream about being a doctor.
She thought that he might be going crazy.
They were a good way to remember the shopping.
What is common about the characters in Walter Mitty's daydreams?
They are all heroic and can make quick decisions when needed.
They all have high-paying jobs and are quite rich.