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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mr. Martin bid the Fire Chief farewell?
(a) Good luck, and a good fire!
(b) Smouldering, always smouldering.
(c) See you in cinders!
(d) Burn well!

2. What appears unusual about Mr. and Mrs. Martin's relationship during their first scene?
(a) They speak only to the Smiths, and not to each other.
(b) They complete each other's sentences.
(c) They refuse to look at each other.
(d) They do not recognize each other.

3. Why did the Fire Chief stand outside by the door for a long time before ringing the bell?
(a) He was humming.
(b) He was looking for a fire.
(c) He was talking to Mary.
(d) He was thinking.

4. Whom does Mr. Smith claim has not been properly brought up?
(a) Mr. Martin.
(b) Mary.
(c) Mrs. Smith.
(d) The Fire Chief.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Smith know the Fire Chief?

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

3. Whom does Mr. Smith believe is honest?

4. When traveling to London by train, in which coach does Mr. Martin sit?

5. Why does Mary recite a poem?

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