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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story, "The Headcold", who caught the cold?
(a) The Fire Chief's brother-in law
(b) The priest's grandmother.
(c) The fourth-class petty officer of the Royal Navy.
(d) Marie.

2. How does Mrs. Smith respond to the Fire Chief's embarrassing comment?
(a) It ticks.
(b) The bald soprano?
(c) She always wears her hair in the same style.
(d) A truly Cartesian quarter of an hour.

3. According to Mr. Martin, if a person sells an ox today, what will he have tomorrow?
(a) Tea.
(b) Sore toes.
(c) A chicken.
(d) An egg.

4. When traveling to London by train, in what class compartment does Mrs. Martin ride?
(a) Engine.
(b) Second class.
(c) First class.
(d) Coach.

5. According to the Fire Chief, who is insured against fires?
(a) The mayor.
(b) The Vicar of Wakefield
(c) The match dealer.
(d) The fire department.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Smith know the Fire Chief?

2. Why can't Mrs. Smith read the clock?

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

4. In the Fire Chief's story, "The Dog and the Cow", why didn't the dog swallow his trunk?

5. According to Mr. Smith, what will happen if one caresses a circle?

(see the answer key)

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