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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is at the door when Mrs. Smith opens it?
(a) The Fire Chief.
(b) Mary.
(c) The Martins.
(d) No one.

2. What does the Fire Chief expect to see later that evening?
(a) A roaring blaze at his flat.
(b) A beautiful sunset.
(c) A straw fire and a little heartburn.
(d) A movie.

3. Which mildly offensive word does Mrs. Smith begin to chant after Mr. Smith begins his bird name chant?
(a) Darn it.
(b) Caca.
(c) Poo Poo.
(d) Doo doo.

4. What is the Fire Chief's verbal answer to Mrs. Smith's request?
(a) He agress to pour the tea.
(b) He says he will sit on the divan.
(c) He denies knowing how to answer a door properly.
(d) He says he will take off his helmet, but cannot sit.

5. What treatment does Dr. Mackenzie-King recommend for appendicitis?
(a) Asprin.
(b) Guacamole.
(c) Yogurt.
(d) A foot rub.

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse does Mrs. Smith give for Mr. Smith's ill temper?

2. Why does Mrs. Smith believe the Martins must have interesting stories to tell?

3. Which character admits to reading poetry before a mirror?

4. According to Mrs. Smith, what must one look out of in real life?

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

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