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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Mr. Martin, who is Nancy?
(a) A monophysite priest.
(b) A shop-assistant.
(c) A typist.
(d) A clerk.

2. According to Mrs. Martin, what did the third wife from the story "The Headcold" do while sitting on a hornet's nest?
(a) Eat chicken.
(b) Drink tea.
(c) Eat scones.
(d) Recite poetry.

3. 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) The trunk was too big.
(c) He didn't have any tea.
(d) Because he thought he was an elephant.

4. Which character admits to reading poetry before a mirror?
(a) Mr. Martin.
(b) Mrs. Martin.
(c) Mary.
(d) Mr. Smith.

5. What question does Mrs. Smith pose about Bobby Watson's work habits?
(a) Why does he only eat on one day of the week?
(b) Why doesn't he stop thinking and get to work?
(c) Why does he rest on the days when he has no competition?
(d) Why does he jump when he could climb?

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Mr. Smith compare doctors and their patients?

2. What poem does Mary recite?

3. According to the Fire Chief, who puts out the Vicar's fires?

4. What sound do the Smiths argue about?

5. What are the Smiths doing while Mary recites her poem?

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