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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did the Fire Chief ring the doorbell?
(a) To put out the fire.
(b) He did not ring the bell.
(c) To finish the tea.
(d) To be admitted to the house.

3. What does Mr. Smith enjoy when he is in the country?
(a) Solitude and quiet.
(b) Fishing.
(c) Circles.
(d) His tea.

4. According to the Fire Chief, who rang the doorbell the third time?
(a) He did.
(b) Mr. Smith.
(c) Mary.
(d) No one.

5. According to the Fire Chief, how does he know Mary?
(a) She is his cousin.
(b) She poured him tea last Tuesday.
(c) She extinguished his first fires.
(d) She was in the kitchen when he was putting out the fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mary scold Mr. and Mrs. Martin?

2. Why is the Fire Chief disappointed?

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

4. According to Mrs. Martin, why have there been so few fires the past year?

5. Which character admits to reading poetry before a mirror?

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