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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 Mary contradict Mr. and Mrs. Martin's conclusion?
(a) She says they are not who they claim to be.
(b) She applauds.
(c) She reprimands them for being foolish.
(d) She sighs and says, "Just like last week."

2. According to the Fire Chief, what is the reason for a ringing doorbell?
(a) To play a merry tune.
(b) The tea is ready but the scones are not always done.
(c) Sometimes, someone is there and sometimes, no one is there.
(d) To tell the homeowner the fire is out.

3. Which character suddenly says, "I've been goosed."?
(a) Mrs. Martin.
(b) Mr. Smith.
(c) Mr. Martin.
(d) Mrs. Smith.

4. Why does Mary recite a poem?
(a) To honor the Fire Chief.
(b) To honor the Martins.
(c) To honor the Smiths.
(d) To annoy the cast.

5. According to Mrs. Martin, why have there been so few fires the past year?
(a) The children are too well behaved.
(b) The tariffs have been too high.
(c) The price of tea has been terribly high.
(d) The rain has been too heavy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mrs. Smith waiting for to see her at her windmill?

2. Whom does Mr. Smith claim has not been properly brought up?

3. What are the Smiths doing while Mary recites her poem?

4. When did Mr. and Mrs. Smith attend Bobby Watson's funeral?

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

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