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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What product does Mrs. Smith compare from different grocers?
(a) Fruit.
(b) Bread.
(c) Meat.
(d) Salad oil.

2. 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 he thought he was an elephant.
(c) Because it was too heavy.
(d) He didn't have any tea.

3. According to Mr. Smith, why was the second Marie from the story "The Headcold" also named Marie?
(a) They are twins.
(b) Because she was blonde, like the first Marie.
(c) Because she was a typist, like the first Marie.
(d) She is the second cousin twice removed of the first Marie.

4. 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 too busy.
(d) He was downstairs finishing his tea.

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

6. According to Mrs. Martin, when can one sit down in a chair?
(a) When the floor is too hard.
(b) When the chair doesn't have any.
(c) When the sun has set.
(d) When the day is done.

7. Which line causes an abrupt break in the action?
(a) When I say yes, it's only a manner of speaking.
(b) Nevertheless, it was the cow that gave us tails.
(c) You are not old enough yet for that.
(d) To hell with polishing!

8. What is Mrs. Watson's profession?
(a) Beautician.
(b) Voice teacher.
(c) Model.
(d) Grocer.

9. What comment does Mr. Martin make about Mary's poem?
(a) It was marvelous.
(b) There was a certain warmth in the lines.
(c) It sent chills up his spine.
(d) It was timid, dull, and exciting.

10. What is unusual about the lighting at the end of the last scene?
(a) The lighting turns red while Mr. Smith is speaking.
(b) The lights flicker on and off.
(c) The stage is black while the characters are speaking.
(d) The lighting turns blue while Mrs. Smith is speaking.

11. According to Mrs. Martin, what do cacao trees produce?
(a) Coconuts.
(b) Cocoa.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Tea.

12. How does Mr. Smith know the Fire Chief?
(a) He is an old friend of the family.
(b) He just put out a fire in the kitchen.
(c) They rode the train together.
(d) He is Mrs. Smith's first husband.

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

14. According to Mr. Smith, what must one always think of?
(a) Yesterday.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Everything.
(d) Tomorrow.

15. What comment does Mrs. Smith make about the Fire Chief's story, "The Headcold"?
(a) Almost unbelievable.
(b) It must be true because colds are terribly common.
(c) Frightening.
(d) Astounding.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Mary buy for herself?

2. According to the Fire Chief, who rang the doorbell the first two times?

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

4. What is the name of Mr. Martin's daughter?

5. What would Mr. Martin rather do than steal an ox?

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