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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What appears unusual about Mr. and Mrs. Martin's relationship during their first scene?
(a) They speak only to the Smiths, and not to each other.
(b) They complete each other's sentences.
(c) They do not recognize each other.
(d) They refuse to look at each other.

2. According to Mr. Martin, who is Edward?
(a) A clerk.
(b) A typist.
(c) A shop-assistant.
(d) A monophysite priest.

3. In the Fire Chief's story about the young calf, why did the calf give birth to a cow?
(a) It was in a hurry.
(b) The cow was too lazy to birth the calf.
(c) It was trying to improve the stock.
(d) It ate too much ground glass.

4. How long was the Fire Chief standing outside the house by the door?
(a) A day.
(b) 5 minutes.
(c) Only a moment.
(d) 45 minutes.

5. According to Mrs. Smith, what was saltier than the soup?
(a) Mr. Smith.
(b) The tarts.
(c) The biscuits.
(d) The air.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Smith offer to help the Fire Chief?

2. Why does Mrs. Smith believe the Martins must have interesting stories to tell?

3. What treatment does Dr. Mackenzie-King recommend for appendicitis?

4. On what street does Mrs. Martin live?

5. According to the Fire Chief, how does he know Mary?

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