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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Mr. Smith, why was the second Marie from the story "The Headcold" also named Marie?
(a) Because she was a typist, like the first Marie.
(b) She is the second cousin twice removed of the first Marie.
(c) They are twins.
(d) Because she was blonde, like the first Marie.

2. What is unusual about Mrs. Smith's statement about having changed her dress?
(a) Her dress is on backwards.
(b) She is wearing a bathrobe.
(c) She is wearing Mr. Smith's suit.
(d) She is still wearing the same clothes as before.

3. What inconsistencies exist about Bobby Watson's demise?
(a) The cause of his death.
(b) The manner of his death.
(c) The date of his death.
(d) The time of his death.

4. Why did Mrs. Smith find no one at the door the third time the doorbell rang?
(a) Mr. Smith was in the kitchen.
(b) The Fire Chief was already in the kitchen.
(c) The Fire Chief was hiding.
(d) Mr. Smith was hiding.

5. What question does the Fire Chief ask the Smiths?
(a) Have you a light?
(b) Where is the door?
(c) Where is the tea?
(d) Is there a fire here?

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Mr. and Mrs. Smith attend Bobby Watson's funeral?

2. What information does Mr. Smith find missing from the paper?

3. How does Mr. Smith calm the agitated Mrs. Smith before the Martins arrive?

4. What is the mood of the characters in the last scene?

5. In the Fire Chief's story, "The Cock", which animal did the cock wish to play?

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