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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mr. Smith refuse to follow the advice he is given by the Fire Chief?
(a) He cannot find the matches.
(b) He already kissed his wife.
(c) It is raining.
(d) He does not want tea.

2. According to Mr. Martin, who is Edward?
(a) A typist.
(b) A monophysite priest.
(c) A clerk.
(d) A shop-assistant.

3. What is Mr. Martin's first name?
(a) Donald.
(b) John.
(c) Martin.
(d) Bobby.

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

5. What is unusual about the dialogue on the last page of the play?
(a) It is filled with quotes from famous British authors.
(b) It is in German.
(c) It is random and makes no sense.
(d) It is filled with expletives.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Mary's poem, what was burning?

2. On what street does Mrs. Martin live?

3. Whom did Dr. Mackenzie-King operate on before he operated on Parker?

4. What does the Fire Chief expect to see later that evening?

5. How does Mary contradict Mr. and Mrs. Martin's conclusion?

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