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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Mr. Smith, what behavior do Mary and the Fire Chief demonstrate?
(a) Timidity.
(b) Fiery anger.
(c) Exhibitionism.
(d) True love.

3. According to Mrs. Smith, why does she need to learn Spanish?
(a) To read the newspaper.
(b) To make herself understood.
(c) To chat with Mary.
(d) To talk to Mr. Smith.

4. How many helpings of fish did Mrs. Smith have at dinner?
(a) None.
(b) Six.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

5. When did Mr. and Mrs. Smith attend Bobby Watson's funeral?
(a) Two years before the time in which the play is set.
(b) Two months before the time in which the play is set.
(c) A year and a half before the time in which the play is set.
(d) The day before yesterday.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mr. Smith, what must one always think of?

2. According to the Fire Chief, who rang the doorbell the first two times?

3. What comment does Mr. Martin make about Mary's poem?

4. Who is at the door when Mr. Smith opens it?

5. In the Fire Chief's story about the young calf, why did the calf give birth to a cow?

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