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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Mary buy for herself?
(a) A chamber pot.
(b) A robin.
(c) A bottle of rum.
(d) A scarf.

2. Why does Mary scold Mr. and Mrs. Martin?
(a) For being arrested.
(b) For going out that afternoon.
(c) For arriving late.
(d) For sleeping on the divan.

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

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

5. What appears unusual about Mr. and Mrs. Martin's relationship during their first scene?
(a) They speak only to the Smiths, and not to each other.
(b) They do not recognize each other.
(c) They refuse to look at each other.
(d) They complete each other's sentences.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On what street does Mr. Martin live?

3. Which part of the alphabet does Mr. Smith quote in the last scene?

4. Before he leaves, what comment does the Fire Chief make that causes embarrassment to the other characters?

5. What orders has the Fire Chief been given?

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