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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 unusual about the lighting at the end of the last scene?
(a) The lighting turns blue while Mrs. Smith is speaking.
(b) The lights flicker on and off.
(c) The stage is black while the characters are speaking.
(d) The lighting turns red while Mr. Smith is speaking.

2. What sound do the Smiths argue about?
(a) The caller on the telephone.
(b) The meaning of a ringing doorbell.
(c) The meaning of the gong.
(d) The sound of Mary's shoes.

3. What explanation does Mary give for leaving the house?
(a) The Smiths had given her permission to leave.
(b) She was sleepy.
(c) She was thirsty.
(d) She heard a beautiful song and followed the notes.

4. According to Mr. Martin, what time does the 8:30 morning train arrive in London?
(a) 8:30 a.m.
(b) 1:00 a.m.
(c) 12:00 p.m.
(d) 4:45 p.m.

5. What is unusual about the dialogue on the last page of the play?
(a) It is in German.
(b) It is random and makes no sense.
(c) It is filled with expletives.
(d) It is filled with quotes from famous British authors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which machine does Mrs. Smith imitate in the last scene?

2. Why does Mary recite a poem?

3. What comment does Mrs. Smith make about the Fire Chief's story, "The Headcold"?

4. What appears unusual about Mr. and Mrs. Martin's relationship during their first scene?

5. According to Mr. Martin, what should a person do if he catches a cold?

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