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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When boarding the train to London, how did Mr. Martin assist Mrs. Martin?
(a) He helped her find her seat.
(b) He moved to give her the window seat.
(c) He held her coat.
(d) He placed her suitcase on the luggage rack.

2. According to Mr. Smith, what will happen if one caresses a circle?
(a) Nothing.
(b) It will melt.
(c) It will turn vicious.
(d) One might face a vicious lawsuit in the morning.

3. In Mr. Smith's story, "The Snake and the Fox", what new feature does the snake obviously possess?
(a) Hands.
(b) Hair.
(c) Feet.
(d) Toes.

4. According to Mr. Martin, what is below the ceiling?
(a) The chair.
(b) Air.
(c) The lamp.
(d) The floor.

5. Which machine does Mrs. Smith imitate in the last scene?
(a) A tractor.
(b) A bulldozer.
(c) A train.
(d) A lorry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Mrs. Martin's daughter?

2. What does Mrs. Smith ask the Fire Chief to do?

3. According to Mr. Smith, what is the reason for a ringing doorbell?

4. According to the Fire Chief, who puts out the Vicar's fires?

5. When traveling to London by train, in which coach does Mr. Martin sit?

(see the answer key)

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