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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Mr. Martin, who is Edward?
(a) A shop-assistant.
(b) A clerk.
(c) A monophysite priest.
(d) A typist.

2. Why is the Fire Chief disappointed?
(a) He cannot find a fire.
(b) No one will kiss him.
(c) The door bells have all been rung.
(d) The tea is cold.

3. According to Mr. Smith, if a schoolmaster teaches his pupils to read, what does a cat do for its young?
(a) Sends them away.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Suckle them when they are small.
(d) Teach them to hunt.

4. According to Mrs. Martin, what does she prefer over a sparrow in a barrow?
(a) A robin in a bobbin.
(b) A sprite in the night.
(c) A bird in the bush.
(d) An eagle on the wing.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Fire Chief, why can't he put out a fire at a naturalized citizen's house?

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

3. According to Mrs. Martin, what can't a person buy for his grandfather?

4. What question does the Fire Chief ask the Martins?

5. What type of stories does the Fire Chief tell?

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