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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which part of the alphabet does Mr. Smith quote in the last scene?
(a) The first half.
(b) Vowels.
(c) The second half.
(d) Consonants.

2. According to Mrs. Martin, what can't a person buy for his grandfather?
(a) Time.
(b) Ireland.
(c) A grandmother.
(d) A pocketknife.

3. According to Mr. Martin, what improves social progress?
(a) Taxes.
(b) Law.
(c) Death.
(d) Sugar.

4. Why does Mrs. Smith believe the Martins must have interesting stories to tell?
(a) They have had an adventurous day.
(b) Because they are entertainers.
(c) Because the television is broken.
(d) Because they travel a great deal.

5. What time is it when the clock strikes 17 times at the beginning of the play?
(a) Seven o'clock.
(b) Twelve o'clock.
(c) Seventeen o'clock.
(d) Nine o'clock.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What inconsistencies exist about Mrs. Watson's appearance?

4. According to Mrs. Smith, what is the reason for a ringing doorbell?

5. What product does Mrs. Smith compare from different grocers?

(see the answer key)

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