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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 Headcold", what is the main subject of the story?
(a) The work of a famous doctor.
(b) A listing of genealogies.
(c) The cure for the common cold.
(d) Fires.

2. Which character does Mrs. Smith advise to read poetry before a mirror?
(a) Mary.
(b) Mrs. Martin.
(c) Mr. Martin.
(d) Mr. Smith.

3. Who is Mary?
(a) The Smith's cook and maid.
(b) The Smith's daughter.
(c) The Martin's cook and maid.
(d) The next door neighbor.

4. According to the Fire Chief, why did the young woman asphyxiate?
(a) She thought her gas was her comb.
(b) She was waiting for someone to answer the door.
(c) She did not drink her tea.
(d) She sat for too long.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Mr. Martin claim is going crazy?

2. On what street does Mrs. Martin live?

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

4. What train does Mrs. Martin take to London?

5. What is unusual about the dialogue on the last page of the play?

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