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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sound do the Smiths argue about?
(a) The sound of Mary's shoes.
(b) The caller on the telephone.
(c) The meaning of the gong.
(d) The meaning of a ringing doorbell.

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

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

4. How does Mr. Smith claim to know the Fire Chief's mother?
(a) They rode the train together.
(b) She courted Mr. Smith.
(c) She was in the kitchen when it caught fire.
(d) She was Mr. Smith's first wife.

5. How does the Fire Chief act in response to Mrs. Smith's request?
(a) He eats the scones, but does not pour the tea.
(b) He sits down without removing his helmet.
(c) He answers the door.
(d) He stands in front of the divan.

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

7. What does Mrs. Martin offer to trade for a coffin?
(a) A gold ring.
(b) Mr. Martin.
(c) Her mother-in-law's slippers.
(d) A silver salver.

8. What complaint does Mr. Smith have about women?
(a) They spend all day smoking, powdering their noses and drinking.
(b) They eat too much and drink too little.
(c) They spend all day playing golf and reading romance novels.
(d) They snore and sing in their sleep.

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

10. When do the Watsons not have business competition?
(a) Tuesdays, Mondays, and Saturdays.
(b) Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Tuesdays.
(c) Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
(d) Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Sundays.

11. What does Mrs. Smith ask the Fire Chief to do?
(a) Take off his helmet and sit down.
(b) Answer the door.
(c) Pour the tea.
(d) Stand behind the divan.

12. According to Mr. Martin, what should a person do if he catches a cold?
(a) Get a colt.
(b) Drink tea.
(c) Run in circles.
(d) Stand on his head.

13. In Mr. Smith's story, "The Snake and the Fox", what new feature does the snake obviously possess?
(a) Hands.
(b) Hair.
(c) Toes.
(d) Feet.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mr. Martin, who is Nancy?

2. According to Mrs. Martin, what did the third wife from the story "The Headcold" do while sitting on a hornet's nest?

3. What product does Mrs. Smith compare from different grocers?

4. In Mary's poem, what was burning?

5. What train does Mrs. Martin take to London?

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