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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 final scene of the play, which bird name does Mr. Smith begin to chant?
(a) Cockatoos.
(b) Eagle.
(c) Sparrow.
(d) Chickadee.

2. Why is it difficult to identify the members of the Watson clan?
(a) They are all named Bobby.
(b) They refuse to be identified as Watsons.
(c) They keep changing names.
(d) They all look alike.

3. According to Mrs. Martin, when can one sit down in a chair?
(a) When the chair doesn't have any.
(b) When the floor is too hard.
(c) When the sun has set.
(d) When the day is done.

4. When traveling to London by train, in which coach does Mr. Martin sit?
(a) Coach No. 1.
(b) Coach No. 8.
(c) Coach No. 2.
(d) The Engine.

5. How does Mary contradict Mr. and Mrs. Martin's conclusion?
(a) She reprimands them for being foolish.
(b) She applauds.
(c) She sighs and says, "Just like last week."
(d) She says they are not who they claim to be.

Short Answer Questions

1. What appears unusual about Mr. and Mrs. Martin's relationship during their first scene?

2. What time is it when the clock strikes 17 times at the beginning of the play?

3. Which machine does Mrs. Smith imitate in the last scene?

4. Why can't the Fire Chief retell the story of "The Headcold"?

5. According to Mrs. Martin, what do cacao trees produce?

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