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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What comment does Mrs. Martin make about Mary's poem?
(a) It sent chills up her spine.
(b) It was marvelous.
(c) There was a certain warmth in the lines.
(d) It was timid, dull, and exciting.

2. According to the Fire Chief, who puts out the Vicar's fires?
(a) The vicar can not have any fires.
(b) The Almighty.
(c) Angels.
(d) Vestal virgins.

3. Who is at the door when Mr. Smith opens it?
(a) The Fire Chief.
(b) No one.
(c) The Martins.
(d) Mary.

4. Which machine does Mrs. Smith imitate in the last scene?
(a) A lorry.
(b) A tractor.
(c) A train.
(d) A bulldozer.

5. According to Mrs. Smith, what was saltier than the soup?
(a) The air.
(b) The tarts.
(c) The biscuits.
(d) Mr. Smith.

Short Answer Questions

1. What rare item does the grocer Popesco Rosenfeld sell?

2. When traveling to London by train, in which coach does Mrs. Martin sit?

3. What inconsistencies exist about Bobby Watson's demise?

4. According to Mr. Martin, who is Edward?

5. What type of stories does the Fire Chief tell?

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