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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 Mrs. Martin, what do cacao trees produce?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Coconuts.
(c) Tea.
(d) Cocoa.

2. According to Mrs. Smith, what is the reason for a ringing doorbell?
(a) The tea is ready.
(b) Someone is at the door waiting to be admitted.
(c) The fire is out.
(d) No one is at the door.

3. How does Mrs. Smith respond to the Fire Chief's embarrassing comment?
(a) It ticks.
(b) She always wears her hair in the same style.
(c) A truly Cartesian quarter of an hour.
(d) The bald soprano?

4. When traveling to London by train, in what class compartment does Mr. Martin ride?
(a) Coach.
(b) First class.
(c) Second class.
(d) Engine.

5. According to the Fire Chief, what is the reason for a ringing doorbell?
(a) To play a merry tune.
(b) To tell the homeowner the fire is out.
(c) Sometimes, someone is there and sometimes, no one is there.
(d) The tea is ready but the scones are not always done.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who might pay for the Watson children's schooling?

2. Why does the Fire Chief refuse to visit Mr. Durand?

3. In the story, "The Headcold", who caught the cold?

4. Which character does Mrs. Smith advise to read poetry before a mirror?

5. Who is at the door when Mr. Smith opens it?

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