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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long was the Fire Chief standing outside the house by the door?
(a) Only a moment.
(b) 45 minutes.
(c) 5 minutes.
(d) A day.

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

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

4. What conclusion do Mr. and Mrs. Martin reach at the end of their discussion?
(a) They are married.
(b) They are siblings.
(c) They are cousins.
(d) They do not know each other.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Mrs. Martin's first name?

3. According to Mrs. Martin, what does she prefer over a sparrow in a barrow?

4. What does Mrs. Martin offer to trade for a coffin?

5. According to Mrs. Smith, what did the Smith's son want to drink at dinner?

(see the answer key)

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