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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 Mrs. Smith offer to help the Fire Chief?
(a) She points out the door.
(b) She offers to pour the tea.
(c) She is willing to give him a kiss.
(d) She offers to go search for a fire.

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

3. What question does the Fire Chief ask the Martins?
(a) Have you any tea?
(b) There's nothing burning at your house either?
(c) May I kiss your wife, sir?
(d) Have you a door?

4. According to the Fire Chief, why can't he put out a fire at a naturalized citizen's house?
(a) They don't have the right to have their fires put out.
(b) They do not know how to make tea properly.
(c) They drive on the wrong side of the road.
(d) They cannot be insured.

5. What nickname does Mary give herself?
(a) Angel.
(b) Kitten.
(c) Little firehose.
(d) Blaze.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mrs. Martin, what does she prefer over a sparrow in a barrow?

2. What does Mrs. Martin offer to trade for a coffin?

3. In the last scene, where does Mr. Smith wish to live?

4. How does Mr. Martin bid the Fire Chief farewell?

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

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