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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Mrs. Martin see a man doing on the Underground?
(a) Sneezing.
(b) Running up and down the tracks.
(c) Tying his shoelace.
(d) Reading a newspaper.

2. According to Mrs. Martin, what can't a person buy for his grandfather?
(a) A grandmother.
(b) Time.
(c) Ireland.
(d) A pocketknife.

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

4. In the Fire Chief's story, "The Headcold", what is the main subject of the story?
(a) Fires.
(b) The cure for the common cold.
(c) The work of a famous doctor.
(d) A listing of genealogies.

5. According to Mrs. Martin, what do cacao trees produce?
(a) Cocoa.
(b) Tea.
(c) Coconuts.
(d) Coffee.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who briefly begins the play again after the last scene?

2. Who is Mary?

3. According to Mr. Smith, what behavior do Mary and the Fire Chief demonstrate?

4. What does Mary want to tell the rest of the cast after all the stories have been told?

5. According to Mr. Smith, what will happen if one caresses a circle?

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