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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What train does Mrs. Martin take to London?
(a) The same train as Mrs. Smith.
(b) The 9:30 train.
(c) She takes a cab.
(d) The same train as Mr. Martin.

2. What does Mary want to tell the rest of the cast after all the stories have been told?
(a) It is time for bed.
(b) Her own story.
(c) She wants to quit.
(d) They are ridiculous people.

3. What treatment does Dr. Mackenzie-King recommend for appendicitis?
(a) Asprin.
(b) A foot rub.
(c) Yogurt.
(d) Guacamole.

4. What line do all the characters on stage chant at the end of the last scene?
(a) It's not that way, it's over here!
(b) Go west, young man!
(c) It's here!
(d) Again I say, again!

5. According to Mr. Smith, why was the second Marie from the story "The Headcold" also named Marie?
(a) Because she was a typist, like the first Marie.
(b) She is the second cousin twice removed of the first Marie.
(c) They are twins.
(d) Because she was blonde, like the first Marie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Fire Chief need to leave the Smiths' house?

2. Why is it difficult to identify the members of the Watson clan?

3. What observation does Mr. Smith make about Bobby Watson's corpse?

4. According to the Fire Chief, how does he know Mary?

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

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