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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the Fire Chief, what is the reason for a ringing doorbell?
(a) To play a merry tune.
(b) To tell the homeowner the fire is out.
(c) Sometimes, someone is there and sometimes, no one is there.
(d) The tea is ready but the scones are not always done.

2. Who is Mary?
(a) The Smith's daughter.
(b) The Martin's cook and maid.
(c) The Smith's cook and maid.
(d) The next door neighbor.

3. According to Mr. Martin, what should a person do if he catches a cold?
(a) Stand on his head.
(b) Drink tea.
(c) Run in circles.
(d) Get a colt.

4. How does Mrs. Smith offer to help the Fire Chief?
(a) She offers to pour the tea.
(b) She points out the door.
(c) She is willing to give him a kiss.
(d) She offers to go search for a fire.

5. Who briefly begins the play again after the last scene?
(a) Mr. Martin and Mrs. Smith.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Martin.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
(d) The Fire Chief and Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who might pay for the Watson children's schooling?

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

3. What observation does Mr. Smith make about Bobby Watson's corpse?

4. How long was the Fire Chief standing outside the house by the door?

5. According to Mr. Smith, if a schoolmaster teaches his pupils to read, what does a cat do for its young?

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