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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is the Fire Chief disappointed?
(a) The tea is cold.
(b) No one will kiss him.
(c) The door bells have all been rung.
(d) He cannot find a fire.

3. How does Mary contradict Mr. and Mrs. Martin's conclusion?
(a) She reprimands them for being foolish.
(b) She says they are not who they claim to be.
(c) She applauds.
(d) She sighs and says, "Just like last week."

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

5. Why doesn't Mr. Smith believe that Dr. Mackenzie-King is a good doctor?
(a) A conscientious doctor should die with his patient.
(b) Mary developed the hiccups.
(c) The doctor left a hole in his side.
(d) Mrs. Smith died.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Fire Chief's story, "The Headcold", what is the main subject of the story?

2. Whom did Dr. Mackenzie-King operate on before he operated on Parker?

3. Who is Mrs. Smith waiting for to see her at her windmill?

4. What does Mrs. Smith recommend giving the Watsons for a wedding present?

5. When boarding the train to London, how did Mr. Martin assist Mrs. Martin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the Fire Chief have difficulty finding a fire?

2. Describe the protagonist and antagonist of the play.

3. Describe Mrs. Martin.

4. Describe the story of "The Cock."

5. Describe the Mr. and Mrs. Martin's daughter.

6. Describe the Fire Chief.

7. Describe Mary.

8. What revelation does Mary give about the Martin family?

9. What effect does the outcome of the play have on the characters?

10. How does the Fire Chief settle the argument over the doorbell?

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