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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What product does Mrs. Smith compare from different grocers?
(a) Meat.
(b) Fruit.
(c) Bread.
(d) Salad oil.

2. What is unusual about the dialogue on the last page of the play?
(a) It is random and makes no sense.
(b) It is filled with expletives.
(c) It is filled with quotes from famous British authors.
(d) It is in German.

3. Which character admits to reading poetry before a mirror?
(a) Mr. Martin.
(b) Mary.
(c) Mr. Smith.
(d) Mrs. Martin.

4. What is the name of Mr. Martin's daughter?
(a) Sue.
(b) Alice.
(c) Bobby.
(d) Mary.

5. According to Mrs. Martin, what does she prefer over a sparrow in a barrow?
(a) A bird in the bush.
(b) A robin in a bobbin.
(c) A sprite in the night.
(d) An eagle on the wing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Mr. Martin, what improves social progress?

3. Why does Mary recite a poem?

4. In the story, "The Headcold", what was blonde Marie's profession?

5. What appears unusual about Mr. and Mrs. Martin's relationship during their first scene?

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