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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Mary scold Mr. and Mrs. Martin?
(a) For going out that afternoon.
(b) For arriving late.
(c) For being arrested.
(d) For sleeping on the divan.

3. Who is at the door when Mr. Smith opens it?
(a) The Martins.
(b) The Fire Chief.
(c) No one.
(d) Mary.

4. When traveling to London by train, in what class compartment does Mrs. Martin ride?
(a) Coach.
(b) First class.
(c) Engine.
(d) Second class.

5. Whom does Mr. Martin claim is going crazy?
(a) Mary.
(b) The Fire Chief.
(c) Mrs. Smith.
(d) Mrs. Martin.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Fire Chief, why did the young woman asphyxiate?

2. Who missed dinner with the Smiths?

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

4. In the Fire Chief's story, "The Cock", which animal did the cock wish to play?

5. How does Mrs. Smith respond to the Fire Chief's embarrassing comment?

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