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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Mrs. Smith find no one at the door the third time the doorbell rang?
(a) Mr. Smith was hiding.
(b) The Fire Chief was hiding.
(c) Mr. Smith was in the kitchen.
(d) The Fire Chief was already in the kitchen.

2. What treatment does Dr. Mackenzie-King recommend for appendicitis?
(a) Yogurt.
(b) Asprin.
(c) A foot rub.
(d) Guacamole.

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

4. In the Fire Chief's story, "The Dog and the Cow", why didn't the dog swallow his trunk?
(a) The trunk was too big.
(b) Because it was too heavy.
(c) Because he thought he was an elephant.
(d) He didn't have any tea.

5. How does Mr. Martin bid the Fire Chief farewell?
(a) See you in cinders!
(b) Good luck, and a good fire!
(c) Smouldering, always smouldering.
(d) Burn well!

6. According to Mrs. Smith, if paper is for writing and the cat is for the rat, what is cheese for?
(a) Rolling.
(b) Eating.
(c) Squeezing.
(d) Scratching.

7. What observation does Mr. Smith make about the human heart?
(a) It is ageless.
(b) It does not really exist.
(c) It is easily fooled.
(d) It is easily broken.

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

9. Why does Mary recite a poem?
(a) To honor the Fire Chief.
(b) To honor the Martins.
(c) To honor the Smiths.
(d) To annoy the cast.

10. According to Mr. Smith, what behavior do Mary and the Fire Chief demonstrate?
(a) Exhibitionism.
(b) True love.
(c) Timidity.
(d) Fiery anger.

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

12. According to Mrs. Martin, what does she prefer over a sparrow in a barrow?
(a) An eagle on the wing.
(b) A sprite in the night.
(c) A bird in the bush.
(d) A robin in a bobbin.

13. What is Mrs. Martin's first name?
(a) Bobby.
(b) Alice.
(c) Mary.
(d) Elizabeth.

14. According to the Fire Chief, how does he know Mary?
(a) She is his cousin.
(b) She extinguished his first fires.
(c) She poured him tea last Tuesday.
(d) She was in the kitchen when he was putting out the fire.

15. According to Mr. Smith, if a schoolmaster teaches his pupils to read, what does a cat do for its young?
(a) Teach them to hunt.
(b) Sends them away.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Suckle them when they are small.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story, "The Headcold", what was blonde Marie's profession?

2. Why does the Fire Chief need to leave the Smiths' house?

3. What complaint does Mrs. Smith have about men?

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

5. Why did the Fire Chief stand outside by the door for a long time before ringing the bell?

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