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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Fire Chief's story, "The Dog and the Cow", why didn't the dog swallow his trunk?
(a) Because it was too heavy.
(b) He didn't have any tea.
(c) Because he thought he was an elephant.
(d) The trunk was too big.

2. Whom did Dr. Mackenzie-King operate on before he operated on Parker?
(a) Mary.
(b) Mr. Smith.
(c) Mrs. Smith.
(d) Himself.

3. What does Mrs. Smith recommend giving the Watsons for a wedding present?
(a) A wooden spoon.
(b) A silver salver.
(c) A silver spoon.
(d) A trip to London.

4. According to Mr. Smith, what will happen if one caresses a circle?
(a) One might face a vicious lawsuit in the morning.
(b) It will melt.
(c) It will turn vicious.
(d) Nothing.

5. According to the Fire Chief, what is the reason for a ringing doorbell?
(a) The tea is ready but the scones are not always done.
(b) To tell the homeowner the fire is out.
(c) Sometimes, someone is there and sometimes, no one is there.
(d) To play a merry tune.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unusual about Mrs. Smith's statement about having changed her dress?

2. What does Mary claim is her real name?

3. Which machine does Mrs. Smith imitate in the last scene?

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

5. Whom does Mr. Smith wish would marry his maid?

(see the answer key)

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