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

2. Before he leaves, what comment does the Fire Chief make that causes embarrassment to the other characters?
(a) The bald soprano?
(b) It ticks.
(c) She always wears her hair in the same style.
(d) A truly Cartesian quarter of an hour.

3. How does Mr. Smith claim to know the Fire Chief's mother?
(a) She was Mr. Smith's first wife.
(b) They rode the train together.
(c) She courted Mr. Smith.
(d) She was in the kitchen when it caught fire.

4. According to Mr. Martin, what time does the 8:30 morning train arrive in London?
(a) 1:00 a.m.
(b) 4:45 p.m.
(c) 8:30 a.m.
(d) 12:00 p.m.

5. Whom does Mr. Smith believe is honest?
(a) The Royal Navy.
(b) No one.
(c) Dr. Mackenzie-King.
(d) Mrs. Smith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Mr. Martin claim is going crazy?

2. What is Mrs. Watson's first name?

3. What advice does the Fire Chief give the Smiths after the doorbell discussion has ended?

4. How does Mrs. Smith offer to help the Fire Chief?

5. According to Mr. Martin, what improves social progress?

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