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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 the Fire Chief, why did the young woman asphyxiate?
(a) She thought her gas was her comb.
(b) She was waiting for someone to answer the door.
(c) She did not drink her tea.
(d) She sat for too long.

2. Why does Mr. Smith refuse to follow the advice he is given by the Fire Chief?
(a) He does not want tea.
(b) He cannot find the matches.
(c) It is raining.
(d) He already kissed his wife.

3. Where do the Smith's live?
(a) The city of London.
(b) Kent.
(c) The suburbs of London.
(d) Sussex.

4. According to Mrs. Martin, what does she prefer over a sparrow in a barrow?
(a) A sprite in the night.
(b) An eagle on the wing.
(c) A bird in the bush.
(d) A robin in a bobbin.

5. Why can't Mrs. Smith read the clock?
(a) She does not have her reading glasses.
(b) It is running backwards.
(c) It is contradictory, and indicates the opposite of the hour.
(d) She must pour the tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mrs. Smith, what is the reason for a ringing doorbell?

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

3. According to Mrs. Martin, when can one sit down in a chair?

4. According to Mr. Martin, who is Nancy?

5. According to Mr. Martin, who is William?

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