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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What complaint does Mrs. Smith have about men?
(a) They spend all day playing golf and reading romance novels.
(b) They eat too little and drink too much.
(c) They snore and sing in their sleep.
(d) They spend all day smoking, powdering their noses, and drinking.

2. What does Mr. Smith enjoy when he is in the country?
(a) Fishing.
(b) Circles.
(c) His tea.
(d) Solitude and quiet.

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

4. What question does the Fire Chief ask the Martins?
(a) Have you any tea?
(b) There's nothing burning at your house either?
(c) May I kiss your wife, sir?
(d) Have you a door?

5. What did Mary buy for herself?
(a) A robin.
(b) A chamber pot.
(c) A scarf.
(d) A bottle of rum.

Short Answer Questions

1. What inconsistencies exist about Mr. and Mrs. Watson's children?

2. How does Mr. Smith calm the agitated Mrs. Smith before the Martins arrive?

3. In the final scene of the play, which bird name does Mr. Smith begin to chant?

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

5. Why is it difficult to identify the members of the Watson clan?

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