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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. Martin bid the Fire Chief farewell?
(a) Smouldering, always smouldering.
(b) Good luck, and a good fire!
(c) Burn well!
(d) See you in cinders!

2. According to Mrs. Smith, what did the Smith's son want to drink at dinner?
(a) Orange juice.
(b) Wine.
(c) Tea.
(d) Beer.

3. According to Mr. Smith, what are the names of the Watson children?
(a) Mary and Mary.
(b) Mary and Bobby.
(c) John and Sherlock.
(d) Bobby and Bobby.

4. What excuse does Mrs. Smith give for Mr. Smith's ill temper?
(a) He is hungry.
(b) He is foolish at heart.
(c) He did not get a nap that afternoon.
(d) He has wet his pants.

5. When do the Watsons not have business competition?
(a) Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Sundays.
(b) Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
(c) Tuesdays, Mondays, and Saturdays.
(d) Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Tuesdays.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unusual about the lighting at the end of the last scene?

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

3. Whom does Mr. Smith claim has not been properly brought up?

4. What information does Mr. Smith find missing from the paper?

5. Who is at the door when Mrs. Smith opens it?

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