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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mrs. Watson's first name?
(a) George.
(b) Sam.
(c) Bobby.
(d) John.

2. Whom does Mr. Martin claim is going crazy?
(a) The Fire Chief.
(b) Mrs. Smith.
(c) Mary.
(d) Mrs. Martin.

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

4. What does Mrs. Martin offer to trade for a coffin?
(a) Mr. Martin.
(b) A silver salver.
(c) Her mother-in-law's slippers.
(d) A gold ring.

5. What does Mr. Smith enjoy when he is in the country?
(a) Circles.
(b) His tea.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Solitude and quiet.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Smith claim to know the Fire Chief's mother?

2. Whom does Mr. Smith wish would marry his maid?

3. What would Mr. Martin rather do than steal an ox?

4. What inconsistencies exist about Bobby Watson's demise?

5. According to Mr. Smith, why was the second Marie from the story "The Headcold" also named Marie?

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