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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Mr. Smith believe is honest?
(a) The Royal Navy.
(b) Mrs. Smith.
(c) No one.
(d) Dr. Mackenzie-King.

2. How did Mary spend her afternoon?
(a) She slept in the park and was arrested for loitering.
(b) She sang in the park, drank sherry, and danced in the kitchen.
(c) She recited poetry in the foyer, drank rum, and slept on the divan.
(d) She went to the cinema, drank brandy and milk, and read the paper.

3. Who might pay for the Watson children's schooling?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. Martin.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
(c) Aunt and Uncle Watson.
(d) Mr. and Mrs. Holmes.

4. Why can't the Fire Chief retell the story of "The Headcold"?
(a) He must put out a fire in the kitchen.
(b) He is too tired.
(c) He can't remember it.
(d) He doesn't know if he has enough time.

5. What does Bobby Watson do on Tuesdays?
(a) Sits and thinks.
(b) Runs and jumps.
(c) Rests and sleeps.
(d) Eats and drinks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What explanation does Mary give for leaving the house?

2. What is Mrs. Watson's first name?

3. Why does the Fire Chief need to leave the Smiths' house?

4. Where do the Smith's live?

5. When traveling to London by train, in what class compartment does Mrs. Martin ride?

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