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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) She was Mr. Smith's first wife.
(d) They rode the train together.

2. What city do the Martin's have in common?
(a) London.
(b) New York.
(c) Kent.
(d) Manchester.

3. Before he leaves, what comment does the Fire Chief make that causes embarrassment to the other characters?
(a) A truly Cartesian quarter of an hour.
(b) The bald soprano?
(c) She always wears her hair in the same style.
(d) It ticks.

4. What product does Mrs. Smith compare from different grocers?
(a) Salad oil.
(b) Meat.
(c) Bread.
(d) Fruit.

5. 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 lighting turns red while Mr. Smith is speaking.
(d) The lights flicker on and off.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Mary embrace after the stories have been told?

2. According to Mrs. Smith, what other position does a Fire Chief hold?

3. What would Mr. Martin rather do than steal an ox?

4. According to Mr. Smith, what is the reason for a ringing doorbell?

5. Which part of the alphabet does Mrs Martin quote in the last scene?

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