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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 Mrs. Martin want the Fire Chief to retell the story of "The Headcold"?
(a) She wants Mary to hear the story.
(b) She could not follow the story.
(c) She loved the story.
(d) She wanted to write it down.

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

3. How long was the Fire Chief standing outside the house by the door?
(a) 5 minutes.
(b) A day.
(c) Only a moment.
(d) 45 minutes.

4. According to Mr. Martin, where does charity begin?
(a) In the bedroom.
(b) At church.
(c) Over the hedge.
(d) At home.

5. Why does Mrs. Smith believe the Martins must have interesting stories to tell?
(a) Because the television is broken.
(b) Because they travel a great deal.
(c) They have had an adventurous day.
(d) Because they are entertainers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What food does the Smith's daughter prefer?

2. In the last scene, where does Mr. Smith wish to live?

3. How does Mr. Smith know the Fire Chief?

4. Why does the Fire Chief refuse to visit Mr. Durand?

5. Why doesn't Mr. Smith believe that Dr. Mackenzie-King is a good doctor?

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