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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time is it when the clock strikes 17 times at the beginning of the play?
(a) Nine o'clock.
(b) Twelve o'clock.
(c) Seventeen o'clock.
(d) Seven o'clock.

2. According to Mrs. Smith, what did the Smith's son want to drink at dinner?
(a) Beer.
(b) Orange juice.
(c) Tea.
(d) Wine.

3. Which part of the alphabet does Mr. Smith quote in the last scene?
(a) Vowels.
(b) The first half.
(c) Consonants.
(d) The second half.

4. What orders has the Fire Chief been given?
(a) To ring all the bells in the city.
(b) To kiss all the pretty ladies.
(c) To have his tea.
(d) To extinguish all the fires in the city.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When do the Watsons not have business competition?

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

3. According to Mr. Martin, who is Edward?

4. What observation does Mr. Smith make about Bobby Watson's corpse?

5. Why does Mrs. Smith scold Mary?

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