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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 Mr. Martin, what improves social progress?
(a) Taxes.
(b) Sugar.
(c) Death.
(d) Law.

2. When did Mr. and Mrs. Smith attend Bobby Watson's funeral?
(a) Two months before the time in which the play is set.
(b) A year and a half before the time in which the play is set.
(c) The day before yesterday.
(d) Two years before the time in which the play is set.

3. What comment does Mrs. Smith make about the Fire Chief's story, "The Headcold"?
(a) Frightening.
(b) Almost unbelievable.
(c) It must be true because colds are terribly common.
(d) Astounding.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Smith claim to know the Fire Chief's mother?

2. What nickname does Mary give herself?

3. According to Mr. Smith, what is the reason for a ringing doorbell?

4. What is the Fire Chief's verbal answer to Mrs. Smith's request?

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

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