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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What food does the Smith's daughter prefer?
(a) Tea and scones.
(b) Bacon and eggs.
(c) Milk and porridge.
(d) Eggs and ham.

2. Which part of the alphabet does Mrs Martin quote in the last scene?
(a) Vowels.
(b) The first half.
(c) Consonants.
(d) The second half.

3. What does Mrs. Smith ask the Fire Chief to do?
(a) Answer the door.
(b) Take off his helmet and sit down.
(c) Pour the tea.
(d) Stand behind the divan.

4. In the story, "The Headcold", what was blonde Marie's profession?
(a) A grocer.
(b) A schoolteacher.
(c) A typist.
(d) A monophysite priest.

5. Why did the Fire Chief ring the doorbell?
(a) He did not ring the bell.
(b) To finish the tea.
(c) To put out the fire.
(d) To be admitted to the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What rare item does the grocer Popesco Rosenfeld sell?

2. According to Mr. Smith, if a schoolmaster teaches his pupils to read, what does a cat do for its young?

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

4. Which mildly offensive word does Mrs. Smith begin to chant after Mr. Smith begins his bird name chant?

5. What is unusual about the dialogue on the last page of the play?

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