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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What advice does the Fire Chief give the Smiths after the doorbell discussion has ended?
(a) Kiss each other.
(b) Leave the house.
(c) Light another fire.
(d) Pour the tea.

2. What does Mary want to tell the rest of the cast after all the stories have been told?
(a) It is time for bed.
(b) Her own story.
(c) They are ridiculous people.
(d) She wants to quit.

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

4. What orders has the Fire Chief been given?
(a) To have his tea.
(b) To extinguish all the fires in the city.
(c) To ring all the bells in the city.
(d) To kiss all the pretty ladies.

5. How does Mr. Martin bid the Fire Chief farewell?
(a) Smouldering, always smouldering.
(b) Burn well!
(c) Good luck, and a good fire!
(d) See you in cinders!

Short Answer Questions

1. What inconsistencies exist about Mr. and Mrs. Watson's children?

2. According to Mrs. Martin, when can one sit down in a chair?

3. What is the name of Mr. Martin's daughter?

4. How long was the Fire Chief standing outside the house by the door?

5. How many helpings of fish did Mrs. Smith have at dinner?

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