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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Mr. Smith's story, "The Snake and the Fox", what new feature does the snake obviously possess?
(a) Feet.
(b) Toes.
(c) Hands.
(d) Hair.

2. What does the Fire Chief expect to see later that evening?
(a) A roaring blaze at his flat.
(b) A movie.
(c) A straw fire and a little heartburn.
(d) A beautiful sunset.

3. What train does Mrs. Martin take to London?
(a) The same train as Mr. Martin.
(b) The 9:30 train.
(c) The same train as Mrs. Smith.
(d) She takes a cab.

4. Why does the Fire Chief need to leave the Smiths' house?
(a) He is expecting a fire at the other end of the city.
(b) He must ring other doorbells.
(c) The tea is gone.
(d) He is expected in the kitchen.

5. What type of stories does the Fire Chief tell?
(a) True stories.
(b) Adventure stories.
(c) Fairy tales.
(d) Tall tales.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the Fire Chief disappointed?

2. What advice does the Fire Chief give the Smiths after the doorbell discussion has ended?

3. What inconsistencies exist about Mr. and Mrs. Watson's children?

4. According to the Fire Chief, why did the young woman asphyxiate?

5. What is unusual about the dialogue on the last page of the play?

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