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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What appears unusual about Mr. and Mrs. Martin's relationship during their first scene?
(a) They do not recognize each other.
(b) They complete each other's sentences.
(c) They speak only to the Smiths, and not to each other.
(d) They refuse to look at each other.

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

3. Why does Mrs. Smith kiss the Fire Chief?
(a) He claims to have saved her life.
(b) She finds him charming.
(c) He is collecting kisses.
(d) He pretends to be Mr. Smith.

4. What nickname does Mary give herself?
(a) Kitten.
(b) Blaze.
(c) Little firehose.
(d) Angel.

5. When did Bobby Watson die?
(a) Two months before the time in which the play is set.
(b) The day before yesterday.
(c) Two years before the time in which the play is set.
(d) He is scheduled to die next Tuesday.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Mr. and Mrs. Smith attend Bobby Watson's funeral?

2. Who is Mary?

3. How does Mrs. Smith offer to help the Fire Chief?

4. According to Mr. Martin, what should a person do if he catches a cold?

5. According to Mrs. Martin, what did the third wife from the story "The Headcold" do while sitting on a hornet's nest?

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