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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What city do the Martin's have in common?
(a) London.
(b) New York.
(c) Kent.
(d) Manchester.

2. What poem does Mary recite?
(a) The Blaze.
(b) Poor Poetry.
(c) Madness.
(d) The Fire.

3. What rare item does the grocer Popesco Rosenfeld sell?
(a) Guacamole.
(b) Tofu.
(c) Peanuts.
(d) Yogurt.

4. What advice does the Fire Chief give the Smiths after the doorbell discussion has ended?
(a) Kiss each other.
(b) Pour the tea.
(c) Light another fire.
(d) Leave the house.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who might pay for the Watson children's schooling?

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

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

4. According to Mr. Martin, what improves social progress?

5. In the last scene of the play, who would Mr. Martin like to slap?

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