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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Smith believe the Martins must have interesting stories to tell?
(a) Because the television is broken.
(b) They have had an adventurous day.
(c) Because they are entertainers.
(d) Because they travel a great deal.

2. What constantly interrupts Mrs. Martin's storytelling?
(a) Mary's movement in and out of the room.
(b) A ringing telephone.
(c) A ringing doorbell.
(d) A gong.

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

4. When boarding the train to London, how did Mr. Martin assist Mrs. Martin?
(a) He helped her find her seat.
(b) He placed her suitcase on the luggage rack.
(c) He moved to give her the window seat.
(d) He held her coat.

5. When did Bobby Watson die?
(a) Two years before the time in which the play is set.
(b) He is scheduled to die next Tuesday.
(c) The day before yesterday.
(d) Two months before the time in which the play is set.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the trade held by all the Watsons?

2. In the last scene of the play, who would Mr. Martin like to slap?

3. How does Mr. Smith claim to know the Fire Chief's mother?

4. According to Mrs. Smith, if paper is for writing and the cat is for the rat, what is cheese for?

5. According to Mr. Martin, where does charity begin?

(see the answer key)

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