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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 Mr. Smith calm the agitated Mrs. Smith before the Martins arrive?
(a) He recites poetry.
(b) He kisses her.
(c) He slaps her.
(d) He shakes her.

2. What question does Mrs. Smith pose about Bobby Watson's work habits?
(a) Why doesn't he stop thinking and get to work?
(b) Why does he rest on the days when he has no competition?
(c) Why does he only eat on one day of the week?
(d) Why does he jump when he could climb?

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

4. What does Mrs. Smith ask the Fire Chief to do?
(a) Pour the tea.
(b) Take off his helmet and sit down.
(c) Answer the door.
(d) Stand behind the divan.

5. According to Mrs. Smith, what did the Smith's son want to drink at dinner?
(a) Beer.
(b) Orange juice.
(c) Wine.
(d) Tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What explanation does Mary give for leaving the house?

2. What line do all the characters on stage chant at the end of the last scene?

3. Why does Mary recite a poem?

4. Why does the Fire Chief need to leave the Smiths' house?

5. What is unusual about the lighting at the end of the last scene?

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