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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who briefly begins the play again after the last scene?
(a) Mr. Martin and Mrs. Smith.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Martin.
(d) The Fire Chief and Mary.

2. What silly name do Mrs. Smith and Mr. Martin create out of Robert Browning and Rudyard Kipling's names?
(a) Rudyard Browning.
(b) Robyard Brownling.
(c) Robert Kipling.
(d) Rubert Kiping.

3. What does Mary claim is her real name?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Bobby Watson.
(c) Mary Martin.
(d) Sherlock Holmes.

4. In the story, "The Headcold", who caught the cold?
(a) The fourth-class petty officer of the Royal Navy.
(b) The priest's grandmother.
(c) The Fire Chief's brother-in law
(d) Marie.

5. According to the Fire Chief, who is insured against fires?
(a) The Vicar of Wakefield
(b) The fire department.
(c) The mayor.
(d) The match dealer.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mr. Martin, if a person sells an ox today, what will he have tomorrow?

2. Why can't the Fire Chief retell the story of "The Headcold"?

3. Who is at the door when Mr. Smith opens it?

4. According to Mrs. Martin, what did the third wife from the story "The Headcold" do while sitting on a hornet's nest?

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

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