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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What question does Mrs. Smith pose about Bobby Watson's work habits?
(a) Why doesn't he stop thinking and get to work?
(b) Why does he only eat on one day of the week?
(c) Why does he jump when he could climb?
(d) Why does he rest on the days when he has no competition?

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

3. Whom does Mr. Smith claim has not been properly brought up?
(a) Mary.
(b) Mr. Martin.
(c) The Fire Chief.
(d) Mrs. Smith.

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

5. What would Mr. Martin rather do than steal an ox?
(a) Hose his toes.
(b) Chase a fox.
(c) Lay an egg in a box.
(d) Throw a chicken.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Mary scold Mr. and Mrs. Martin?

4. What observation does Mr. Smith make about the human heart?

5. According to Mr. Smith, what behavior do Mary and the Fire Chief demonstrate?

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