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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Fire Chief's story, "The Dog and the Cow", why didn't the dog swallow his trunk?
(a) Because he thought he was an elephant.
(b) He didn't have any tea.
(c) Because it was too heavy.
(d) The trunk was too big.

2. What does Mary claim is her real name?
(a) Mary Martin.
(b) Sherlock Holmes.
(c) Bobby Watson.
(d) Elizabeth.

3. To what does Mr. Smith compare doctors and their patients?
(a) Captains and their ships.
(b) Cats and mice.
(c) Dogs and cats.
(d) The sun and the moon.

4. Whom does Mr. Smith claim has not been properly brought up?
(a) Mary.
(b) Mrs. Smith.
(c) Mr. Martin.
(d) The Fire Chief.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Mr. Smith's story, "The Snake and the Fox", what weapon does the fox possess?

2. Whom does Mrs. Smith believe is dishonest?

3. What type of stories does the Fire Chief tell?

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

5. According to Mrs. Smith, what did the Smith's son want to drink at dinner?

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