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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which part of the alphabet does Mrs Martin quote in the last scene?
(a) The first half.
(b) The second half.
(c) Vowels.
(d) Consonants.

3. What is unusual about Mrs. Smith's statement about having changed her dress?
(a) She is wearing Mr. Smith's suit.
(b) Her dress is on backwards.
(c) She is wearing a bathrobe.
(d) She is still wearing the same clothes as before.

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

5. Whom does Mr. Martin claim is going crazy?
(a) Mrs. Smith.
(b) Mary.
(c) The Fire Chief.
(d) Mrs. Martin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does the Fire Chief give the Smiths after the doorbell discussion has ended?

2. Who briefly begins the play again after the last scene?

3. How does the Fire Chief act in response to Mrs. Smith's request?

4. According to Mr. Smith, if a schoolmaster teaches his pupils to read, what does a cat do for its young?

5. What food does the Smith's daughter prefer?

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