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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Fire Chief need to leave the Smiths' house?
(a) The tea is gone.
(b) He must ring other doorbells.
(c) He is expected in the kitchen.
(d) He is expecting a fire at the other end of the city.

2. According to Mrs. Martin, what is honorable?
(a) All that is human.
(b) Proper behavior.
(c) Truth.
(d) English manners.

3. Why does Mrs. Smith scold Mary?
(a) For going out that afternoon.
(b) For missing dinner.
(c) For sleeping on the divan.
(d) For being arrested.

4. According to Mrs. Smith, what must one look out of in real life?
(a) The window.
(b) The door.
(c) Thin air.
(d) Rose tinted glasses.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Fire Chief's story, "The Cock", which animal did the cock wish to play?

2. Whom does Mrs. Smith believe is dishonest?

3. Why did the Fire Chief stand outside by the door for a long time before ringing the bell?

4. What is Mrs. Watson's first name?

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

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