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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 Nancy?
(a) A clerk.
(b) A typist.
(c) A shop-assistant.
(d) A monophysite priest.

2. When traveling to London by train, in which coach does Mrs. Martin sit?
(a) Coach No. 8.
(b) The Engine.
(c) Coach No. 2.
(d) Coach No. 1.

3. What is the name of Mr. Martin's daughter?
(a) Mary.
(b) Sue.
(c) Alice.
(d) Bobby.

4. Why can't Mrs. Smith read the clock?
(a) It is contradictory, and indicates the opposite of the hour.
(b) She must pour the tea.
(c) She does not have her reading glasses.
(d) It is running backwards.

5. In Mrs. Smith's story, "The Bouquet", why does the fiancé take back the bouquet of flowers?
(a) To paint them yellow.
(b) To teach his fiancée a lesson.
(c) To get a refund.
(d) To give them to his mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does the Fire Chief ask the Martins?

2. In the Fire Chief's story about the young calf, why did the calf give birth to a cow?

3. According to the Fire Chief, who rang the doorbell the third time?

4. Before he leaves, what comment does the Fire Chief make that causes embarrassment to the other characters?

5. What inconsistencies exist about Mr. and Mrs. Watson's children?

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