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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, what time does the 8:30 morning train arrive in London?
(a) 1:00 a.m.
(b) 4:45 p.m.
(c) 8:30 a.m.
(d) 12:00 p.m.

2. How does Mr. Smith know the Fire Chief?
(a) He is an old friend of the family.
(b) He is Mrs. Smith's first husband.
(c) They rode the train together.
(d) He just put out a fire in the kitchen.

3. What does Bobby Watson do on Tuesdays?
(a) Runs and jumps.
(b) Rests and sleeps.
(c) Sits and thinks.
(d) Eats and drinks.

4. How does Mrs. Smith respond to the Fire Chief's embarrassing comment?
(a) She always wears her hair in the same style.
(b) A truly Cartesian quarter of an hour.
(c) It ticks.
(d) The bald soprano?

5. Why does Mr. Smith refuse to follow the advice he is given by the Fire Chief?
(a) It is raining.
(b) He already kissed his wife.
(c) He does not want tea.
(d) He cannot find the matches.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why can't Mrs. Smith read the clock?

4. What would Mr. Martin rather do than steal an ox?

5. According to Mr. Martin, what is a staff?

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