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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Abstracts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Mrs. Martin, what can't a person buy for his grandfather?
(a) A grandmother.
(b) Ireland.
(c) A pocketknife.
(d) Time.

2. What did Mary buy for herself?
(a) A scarf.
(b) A robin.
(c) A chamber pot.
(d) A bottle of rum.

3. What silly name do Mrs. Smith and Mr. Martin create out of Robert Browning and Rudyard Kipling's names?
(a) Rubert Kiping.
(b) Rudyard Browning.
(c) Robyard Brownling.
(d) Robert Kipling.

4. Which line causes an abrupt break in the action?
(a) When I say yes, it's only a manner of speaking.
(b) To hell with polishing!
(c) You are not old enough yet for that.
(d) Nevertheless, it was the cow that gave us tails.

5. Why does Mary recite a poem?
(a) To annoy the cast.
(b) To honor the Fire Chief.
(c) To honor the Martins.
(d) To honor the Smiths.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mrs. Martin, what is honorable?

2. Who is at the door when Mr. Smith opens it?

3. In Mary's poem, what was burning?

4. Why didn't Mrs. Smith bring the bottle of Australian Burgundy to the table?

5. When boarding the train to London, how did Mr. Martin assist Mrs. Martin?

(see the answer key)

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