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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 Mary recite a poem?
(a) To honor the Fire Chief.
(b) To honor the Martins.
(c) To honor the Smiths.
(d) To annoy the cast.

2. Why does Mr. Smith refuse to follow the advice he is given by the Fire Chief?
(a) He does not want tea.
(b) It is raining.
(c) He already kissed his wife.
(d) He cannot find the matches.

3. How long was the Fire Chief standing outside the house by the door?
(a) 5 minutes.
(b) Only a moment.
(c) A day.
(d) 45 minutes.

4. On what street does Mr. Martin live?
(a) Martin Ave.
(b) Piccadilly Street.
(c) Bromfield Street.
(d) Cherry Lane.

5. Why did the Fire Chief ring the doorbell?
(a) He did not ring the bell.
(b) To be admitted to the house.
(c) To put out the fire.
(d) To finish the tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Fire Chief, why did the young woman asphyxiate?

2. How does Mrs. Smith offer to help the Fire Chief?

3. In the story, "The Headcold", who caught the cold?

4. What complaint does Mr. Smith have about women?

5. What product does Mrs. Smith compare from different grocers?

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