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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can't Mrs. Smith read the clock?
(a) It is running backwards.
(b) She must pour the tea.
(c) She does not have her reading glasses.
(d) It is contradictory, and indicates the opposite of the hour.

2. Why does the Fire Chief refuse to visit Mr. Durand?
(a) He is uninsured.
(b) His doorbell is broken.
(c) He is not English.
(d) He does not have any tea.

3. In the Fire Chief's story about the young calf, why did the calf give birth to a cow?
(a) It ate too much ground glass.
(b) The cow was too lazy to birth the calf.
(c) It was in a hurry.
(d) It was trying to improve the stock.

4. Whom does Mary embrace after the stories have been told?
(a) Bobby Watson.
(b) Mrs. Smith.
(c) Mr. Smith.
(d) The Fire Chief.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mrs. Martin, what does she prefer over a sparrow in a barrow?

2. What is Mrs. Martin's first name?

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

4. Why does the Fire Chief refuse to visit the Vicar of Wakefield?

5. Why does Mrs. Smith scold Mary?

(see the answer key)

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