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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mrs. Watson's first name?
(a) Bobby.
(b) John.
(c) Sam.
(d) George.

2. What question does the Fire Chief ask the Smiths?
(a) Where is the door?
(b) Where is the tea?
(c) Is there a fire here?
(d) Have you a light?

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

4. What explanation does Mary give for leaving the house?
(a) She was thirsty.
(b) The Smiths had given her permission to leave.
(c) She heard a beautiful song and followed the notes.
(d) She was sleepy.

5. According to Mrs. Smith, what did the Smith's son want to drink at dinner?
(a) Beer.
(b) Tea.
(c) Wine.
(d) Orange juice.

6. What is the mood of the characters in the last scene?
(a) Cheerful.
(b) Frightened.
(c) Quiet.
(d) Hostile.

7. Who missed dinner with the Smiths?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. Watson.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Martin.
(c) Mary.
(d) Mr. Holmes.

8. What observation does Mr. Smith make about Bobby Watson's corpse?
(a) It was too quiet.
(b) His tie was a bit crooked.
(c) It was the handsomest corpse in Great Britain.
(d) It was the politest corpse in Great Britain

9. When did Mr. and Mrs. Smith attend Bobby Watson's funeral?
(a) A year and a half before the time in which the play is set.
(b) Two years before the time in which the play is set.
(c) Two months before the time in which the play is set.
(d) The day before yesterday.

10. According to Mr. Martin, what other job might a maid like Mary be able to perform?
(a) Firefighter.
(b) Seamstress.
(c) Typist.
(d) Detective.

11. What inconsistencies exist about Mr. and Mrs. Watson's children?
(a) Their names.
(b) Their appearances.
(c) Whether any children actually exist.
(d) If they are really brother and sister.

12. Why can't the Fire Chief retell the story of "The Headcold"?
(a) He must put out a fire in the kitchen.
(b) He doesn't know if he has enough time.
(c) He is too tired.
(d) He can't remember it.

13. Who is Mrs. Smith waiting for to see her at her windmill?
(a) Mr. Smith.
(b) The turkeys.
(c) The aquaduct.
(d) The cat.

14. What food does the Smith's daughter prefer?
(a) Milk and porridge.
(b) Bacon and eggs.
(c) Tea and scones.
(d) Eggs and ham.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Whom does Mary embrace after the stories have been told?

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

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