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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When traveling to London by train, in which coach does Mrs. Martin sit?
(a) Coach No. 1.
(b) Coach No. 8.
(c) The Engine.
(d) Coach No. 2.

2. What does Mrs. Smith recommend giving the Watsons for a wedding present?
(a) A silver salver.
(b) A wooden spoon.
(c) A silver spoon.
(d) A trip to London.

3. What did Mary buy for herself?
(a) A chamber pot.
(b) A scarf.
(c) A robin.
(d) A bottle of rum.

4. What nickname does Mary give herself?
(a) Little firehose.
(b) Kitten.
(c) Blaze.
(d) Angel.

5. What rare item does the grocer Popesco Rosenfeld sell?
(a) Peanuts.
(b) Tofu.
(c) Yogurt.
(d) Guacamole.

6. Why does Mr. Smith refuse to follow the advice he is given by the Fire Chief?
(a) He does not want tea.
(b) He cannot find the matches.
(c) He already kissed his wife.
(d) It is raining.

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

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

9. In the Fire Chief's story, "The Headcold", what is the main subject of the story?
(a) A listing of genealogies.
(b) The work of a famous doctor.
(c) Fires.
(d) The cure for the common cold.

10. Why didn't Mr. Martin see himself in the mirror that morning?
(a) He did not have his reading glasses.
(b) He wasn't there yet.
(c) He was downstairs finishing his tea.
(d) He was too busy.

11. What does Bobby Watson do on Tuesdays?
(a) Sits and thinks.
(b) Eats and drinks.
(c) Rests and sleeps.
(d) Runs and jumps.

12. Whom does Mr. Martin claim is going crazy?
(a) Mrs. Smith.
(b) The Fire Chief.
(c) Mary.
(d) Mrs. Martin.

13. What does Mary want to tell the rest of the cast after all the stories have been told?
(a) It is time for bed.
(b) She wants to quit.
(c) They are ridiculous people.
(d) Her own story.

14. According to Mr. Martin, what is a staff?
(a) Bread.
(b) A laugh.
(c) The perfect wedding gift.
(d) A peacekeeping tool.

15. Who is at the door when Mr. Smith opens it?
(a) The Fire Chief.
(b) The Martins.
(c) Mary.
(d) No one.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the Fire Chief, why can't he put out a fire at a naturalized citizen's house?

3. What is Mrs. Watson's first name?

4. What does Mary claim is her real name?

5. What does Mrs. Martin offer to trade for a coffin?

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