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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mr. Smith claim to know the Fire Chief's mother?
(a) She was in the kitchen when it caught fire.
(b) She courted Mr. Smith.
(c) They rode the train together.
(d) She was Mr. Smith's first wife.

2. What is unusual about the lighting at the end of the last scene?
(a) The lighting turns blue while Mrs. Smith is speaking.
(b) The stage is black while the characters are speaking.
(c) The lights flicker on and off.
(d) The lighting turns red while Mr. Smith is speaking.

3. Why does the Fire Chief refuse to visit the Vicar of Wakefield?
(a) His doorbell is broken.
(b) He doesn't have the right to extinguish clergymen's fires.
(c) He does not have any tea.
(d) The Vicar is already insured against fires.

4. Why is the Fire Chief disappointed?
(a) He cannot find a fire.
(b) The door bells have all been rung.
(c) The tea is cold.
(d) No one will kiss him.

5. 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 only eat on one day of the week?
(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. How many helpings of fish did Mrs. Smith have at dinner?

2. How does the Fire Chief act in response to Mrs. Smith's request?

3. When did Bobby Watson die?

4. In Mr. Smith's story, "The Snake and the Fox", what weapon does the fox possess?

5. In the story, "The Headcold", what was blonde Marie's profession?

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