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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Fire Chief's story, "The Headcold", what is the main subject of the story?
(a) Fires.
(b) A listing of genealogies.
(c) The cure for the common cold.
(d) The work of a famous doctor.

2. What advice does the Fire Chief give the Smiths after the doorbell discussion has ended?
(a) Light another fire.
(b) Pour the tea.
(c) Kiss each other.
(d) Leave the house.

3. According to the Fire Chief, who puts out the Vicar's fires?
(a) Vestal virgins.
(b) The Almighty.
(c) The vicar can not have any fires.
(d) Angels.

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

5. According to Mr. Smith, if a schoolmaster teaches his pupils to read, what does a cat do for its young?
(a) Sends them away.
(b) Suckle them when they are small.
(c) Teach them to hunt.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Mrs. Smith's story, "The Bouquet", why does the fiancé take back the bouquet of flowers?

2. In the story, "The Headcold", who caught the cold?

3. What nickname does Mary give herself?

4. Who is Mary?

5. Which line causes an abrupt break in the action?

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