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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What observation does Mr. Smith make about Bobby Watson's corpse?
(a) It was the handsomest corpse in Great Britain.
(b) His tie was a bit crooked.
(c) It was the politest corpse in Great Britain
(d) It was too quiet.

2. According to Mr. Smith, what must one always think of?
(a) Everything.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Tomorrow.
(d) Yesterday.

3. Why does Mrs. Smith kiss the Fire Chief?
(a) He is collecting kisses.
(b) He claims to have saved her life.
(c) He pretends to be Mr. Smith.
(d) She finds him charming.

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

5. When traveling to London by train, in which coach does Mrs. Martin sit?
(a) Coach No. 2.
(b) Coach No. 1.
(c) The Engine.
(d) Coach No. 8.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mr. Martin, who is Nancy?

2. What food does the Smith's daughter prefer?

3. Why is the Fire Chief disappointed?

4. What is unusual about Mrs. Smith's statement about having changed her dress?

5. In the Fire Chief's story, "The Headcold", what is the main subject of the story?

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