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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 Mary contradict Mr. and Mrs. Martin's conclusion?
(a) She says they are not who they claim to be.
(b) She sighs and says, "Just like last week."
(c) She applauds.
(d) She reprimands them for being foolish.

2. On what street does Mr. Martin live?
(a) Cherry Lane.
(b) Piccadilly Street.
(c) Martin Ave.
(d) Bromfield Street.

3. In the story, "The Headcold", who caught the cold?
(a) The priest's grandmother.
(b) Marie.
(c) The fourth-class petty officer of the Royal Navy.
(d) The Fire Chief's brother-in law

4. According to Mrs. Smith, if paper is for writing and the cat is for the rat, what is cheese for?
(a) Scratching.
(b) Eating.
(c) Squeezing.
(d) Rolling.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What inconsistencies exist about Mr. and Mrs. Watson's children?

2. According to Mr. Smith, why was the second Marie from the story "The Headcold" also named Marie?

3. According to Mrs. Martin, what did the third wife from the story "The Headcold" do while sitting on a hornet's nest?

4. Why does the Fire Chief refuse to visit Mr. Durand?

5. According to Mr. Martin, what should a person do if he catches a cold?

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