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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. In the Fire Chief's story, "The Cock", which animal did the cock wish to play?
(a) The chicken.
(b) The dog.
(c) The calf.
(d) The cow.

5. Why doesn't Mr. Smith believe that Dr. Mackenzie-King is a good doctor?
(a) The doctor left a hole in his side.
(b) A conscientious doctor should die with his patient.
(c) Mrs. Smith died.
(d) Mary developed the hiccups.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mrs. Smith, what must one look out of in real life?

2. According to the Fire Chief, what is the reason for a ringing doorbell?

3. Why did the Fire Chief stand outside by the door for a long time before ringing the bell?

4. What does the Fire Chief expect to see later that evening?

5. What question does the Fire Chief ask the Smiths?

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