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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Mr. Smith's story, "The Snake and the Fox", what weapon does the fox possess?
(a) A gun.
(b) A knife.
(c) A bow.
(d) A sword.

2. In Mary's poem, what was burning?
(a) Polyps.
(b) Passion.
(c) Everything.
(d) Nothing.

3. What inconsistencies exist about Mrs. Watson's appearance?
(a) Her hair color.
(b) Her size and height.
(c) The color of her eyes.
(d) Her race.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Smith scold Mary?

2. How does Mr. Martin bid the Fire Chief farewell?

3. Why can't Mrs. Smith read the clock?

4. What observation does Mr. Smith make about Bobby Watson's corpse?

5. Which mildly offensive word does Mrs. Smith begin to chant after Mr. Smith begins his bird name chant?

(see the answer key)

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