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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What excuse does Mrs. Smith give for Mr. Smith's ill temper?
(a) He did not get a nap that afternoon.
(b) He has wet his pants.
(c) He is hungry.
(d) He is foolish at heart.

2. What comment does Mrs. Smith make about the Fire Chief's story, "The Headcold"?
(a) Astounding.
(b) It must be true because colds are terribly common.
(c) Frightening.
(d) Almost unbelievable.

3. What conclusion do Mr. and Mrs. Martin reach at the end of their discussion?
(a) They are siblings.
(b) They are married.
(c) They do not know each other.
(d) They are cousins.

4. What sound do the Smiths argue about?
(a) The meaning of a ringing doorbell.
(b) The sound of Mary's shoes.
(c) The meaning of the gong.
(d) The caller on the telephone.

5. What observation does Mr. Smith make about the human heart?
(a) It is easily broken.
(b) It is easily fooled.
(c) It does not really exist.
(d) It is ageless.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Smith calm the agitated Mrs. Smith before the Martins arrive?

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

3. In Mr. Smith's story, "The Snake and the Fox", what new feature does the snake obviously possess?

4. According to the Fire Chief, why can't he put out a fire at a naturalized citizen's house?

5. According to Mrs. Martin, what can't a person buy for his grandfather?

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