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What did Captain Mitty do before leaving the dugout?
What did Captain Mitty do before leaving the dugout?
What does Walter Mitty's behavior suggest about his state of mind?
What does Walter Mitty's behavior suggest about his state of mind?
How does Mrs. Mitty react to Walter's behavior in the chair?
How does Mrs. Mitty react to Walter's behavior in the chair?
What does Walter Mitty envision himself facing at the end of the passage?
What does Walter Mitty envision himself facing at the end of the passage?
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What likely symbolizes Walter Mitty's escapism throughout the passage?
What likely symbolizes Walter Mitty's escapism throughout the passage?
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What did Walter Mitty hand to the attendant before getting out of the car?
What did Walter Mitty hand to the attendant before getting out of the car?
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What past experience made Mitty dislike removing chains from his car?
What past experience made Mitty dislike removing chains from his car?
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What item was Walter Mitty specifically looking to purchase as he walked along Main Street?
What item was Walter Mitty specifically looking to purchase as he walked along Main Street?
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What did Mitty suggest he would do to avoid being laughed at by garagemen next time?
What did Mitty suggest he would do to avoid being laughed at by garagemen next time?
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What was the name of the trial mentioned by the newsboy?
What was the name of the trial mentioned by the newsboy?
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Who are the two specialists mentioned in the content?
Who are the two specialists mentioned in the content?
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How did Mitty respond when handed the gun in the courtroom?
How did Mitty respond when handed the gun in the courtroom?
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What condition was Wellington McMillan suffering from?
What condition was Wellington McMillan suffering from?
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What did Mitty recall that his wife had told him to get during their trip?
What did Mitty recall that his wife had told him to get during their trip?
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What did Walter Mitty use to fix the faulty anesthetizer?
What did Walter Mitty use to fix the faulty anesthetizer?
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What did the District Attorney imply about Mitty during the trial?
What did the District Attorney imply about Mitty during the trial?
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What command does the Commander give regarding the power lights?
What command does the Commander give regarding the power lights?
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What was the reaction of Dr.Renshaw when he came out of the operating room?
What was the reaction of Dr.Renshaw when he came out of the operating room?
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How does Mrs. Mitty feel about Walter's driving speed?
How does Mrs. Mitty feel about Walter's driving speed?
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Who commented on Walter Mitty's book on streptothricosis?
Who commented on Walter Mitty's book on streptothricosis?
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What complicates the operation that Walter Mitty becomes involved in?
What complicates the operation that Walter Mitty becomes involved in?
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What does Walter Mitty think of his wife when she scolds him?
What does Walter Mitty think of his wife when she scolds him?
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What phrase did Walter Mitty use to assert control during the crisis?
What phrase did Walter Mitty use to assert control during the crisis?
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What is Walter Mitty urged to buy while his wife is having her hair done?
What is Walter Mitty urged to buy while his wife is having her hair done?
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How did Walter Mitty react when asked to take over the operation?
How did Walter Mitty react when asked to take over the operation?
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What task does the Commander NOT give in the passage?
What task does the Commander NOT give in the passage?
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What did Walter Mitty do after his wife left the car?
What did Walter Mitty do after his wife left the car?
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How do the crew members respond to the Commander's confidence?
How do the crew members respond to the Commander's confidence?
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What kind of vehicle is Walter Mitty driving?
What kind of vehicle is Walter Mitty driving?
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What did Walter Mitty claim he could do with any known make of gun?
What did Walter Mitty claim he could do with any known make of gun?
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How did Walter Mitty respond to the District Attorney's attack?
How did Walter Mitty respond to the District Attorney's attack?
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What item did Walter Mitty purchase for small, young dogs?
What item did Walter Mitty purchase for small, young dogs?
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What did Walter Mitty see while sitting in the leather chair in the lobby?
What did Walter Mitty see while sitting in the leather chair in the lobby?
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What was Captain Mitty’s attitude towards the war situation when he spoke to the sergeant?
What was Captain Mitty’s attitude towards the war situation when he spoke to the sergeant?
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What did Mitty mean by saying, 'We only live once, Sergeant'?
What did Mitty mean by saying, 'We only live once, Sergeant'?
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Why did Mitty think it was important to be present when his wife arrives?
Why did Mitty think it was important to be present when his wife arrives?
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What feeling did the woman passing by express when she heard Mitty say 'Puppy biscuit'?
What feeling did the woman passing by express when she heard Mitty say 'Puppy biscuit'?
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Study Notes
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
- Walter Mitty is a man who lives a fantasy life, daydreaming while performing mundane tasks like driving or visiting the hairdresser.
- He is married to a woman who is exasperated by his daydreaming and tells him to see a doctor.
- Walter is a naval aviator who works in an office.
- During a trip with his wife, he daydreams of leading a daring rescue mission in a Navy plane during a severe storm, and the plane is facing a potential hurricane.
- He is also dreaming of various medical emergencies where he is called upon to perform a critical operation.
- Walter is a passenger in a car, and daydreams about driving through various scenarios and locations, getting involved in dramatic and unexpected situations.
- He is involved in a medical operation, where he is asked to intervene with his expertise.
- He is in a courtroom during a trial, and is called upon to act as a defense witness, using his skills in gun proficiency.
- Walter Mitty is a character who experiences the exhilaration and fear of danger and heroism.
- His mental escape provides a contrast to the mundane realities of his daily life.
- The story is told from a third-person limited perspective.
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Test your knowledge about Walter Mitty, a man who escapes his mundane life through vivid daydreams. This quiz covers his adventures, fantasies, and the challenges he faces in both reality and imagination. Discover the fine line between reality and dreams in his extraordinary story.
