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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When boarding the train to London, how did Mr. Martin assist Mrs. Martin?
(a) He placed her suitcase on the luggage rack.
(b) He held her coat.
(c) He helped her find her seat.
(d) He moved to give her the window seat.

2. What complaint does Mrs. Smith have about men?
(a) They eat too little and drink too much.
(b) They spend all day playing golf and reading romance novels.
(c) They snore and sing in their sleep.
(d) They spend all day smoking, powdering their noses, and drinking.

3. Why doesn't Mr. Smith believe that Dr. Mackenzie-King is a good doctor?
(a) Mary developed the hiccups.
(b) A conscientious doctor should die with his patient.
(c) The doctor left a hole in his side.
(d) Mrs. Smith died.

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

5. Which character admits to reading poetry before a mirror?
(a) Mrs. Martin.
(b) Mary.
(c) Mr. Smith.
(d) Mr. Martin.

Short Answer Questions

1. When traveling to London by train, in what class compartment does Mr. Martin ride?

2. Why can't the Fire Chief retell the story of "The Headcold"?

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

4. What is unusual about the dialogue on the last page of the play?

5. According to Mr. Smith, if a schoolmaster teaches his pupils to read, what does a cat do for its young?

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