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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What inconsistencies exist about Mr. and Mrs. Watson's children?
(a) Their names.
(b) Whether any children actually exist.
(c) If they are really brother and sister.
(d) Their appearances.

2. Which character does Mrs. Smith advise to read poetry before a mirror?
(a) Mary.
(b) Mr. Martin.
(c) Mrs. Martin.
(d) Mr. Smith.

3. According to the Fire Chief, who rang the doorbell the third time?
(a) He did.
(b) Mr. Smith.
(c) No one.
(d) Mary.

4. Who missed dinner with the Smiths?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. Martin.
(b) Mary.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Watson.
(d) Mr. Holmes.

5. What are the Smiths doing while Mary recites her poem?
(a) Waltzing.
(b) Humming.
(c) Pushing her offstage.
(d) Drinking tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Bobby Watson die?

2. What excuse do the Martins give for their tardiness?

3. According to Mrs. Martin, what do cacao trees produce?

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, what time does the 8:30 morning train arrive in London?

(see the answer key)

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