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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which line causes an abrupt break in the action?
(a) When I say yes, it's only a manner of speaking.
(b) Nevertheless, it was the cow that gave us tails.
(c) You are not old enough yet for that.
(d) To hell with polishing!

3. In the Fire Chief's story, "The Cock", which animal did the cock wish to play?
(a) The cow.
(b) The chicken.
(c) The calf.
(d) The dog.

4. Why doesn't Mr. Smith believe that Dr. Mackenzie-King is a good doctor?
(a) Mary developed the hiccups.
(b) The doctor left a hole in his side.
(c) A conscientious doctor should die with his patient.
(d) Mrs. Smith died.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What poem does Mary recite?

2. How long was the Fire Chief standing outside the house by the door?

3. Before he leaves, what comment does the Fire Chief make that causes embarrassment to the other characters?

4. Who is Mary?

5. According to Mr. Smith, what behavior do Mary and the Fire Chief demonstrate?

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