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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Smith offer to help the Fire Chief?
(a) She offers to go search for a fire.
(b) She is willing to give him a kiss.
(c) She offers to pour the tea.
(d) She points out the door.

2. In the Fire Chief's story, "The Dog and the Cow", why didn't the dog swallow his trunk?
(a) He didn't have any tea.
(b) The trunk was too big.
(c) Because it was too heavy.
(d) Because he thought he was an elephant.

3. What constantly interrupts Mrs. Martin's storytelling?
(a) A gong.
(b) A ringing telephone.
(c) A ringing doorbell.
(d) Mary's movement in and out of the room.

4. According to Mr. Smith, what will happen if one caresses a circle?
(a) It will turn vicious.
(b) It will melt.
(c) Nothing.
(d) One might face a vicious lawsuit in the morning.

5. According to Mr. Martin, who is William?
(a) A typist.
(b) A monophysite priest.
(c) A shop-assistant.
(d) A clerk.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Martin bid the Fire Chief farewell?

2. According to Mr. Martin, what other job might a maid like Mary be able to perform?

3. According to the Fire Chief, why can't he put out a fire at a naturalized citizen's house?

4. According to the Fire Chief, how does he know Mary?

5. According to Mr. Martin, if a person sells an ox today, what will he have tomorrow?

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