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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Smith scold Mary?
(a) For sleeping on the divan.
(b) For being arrested.
(c) For going out that afternoon.
(d) For missing dinner.

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

3. According to Mrs. Martin, why have there been so few fires the past year?
(a) The rain has been too heavy.
(b) The tariffs have been too high.
(c) The children are too well behaved.
(d) The price of tea has been terribly high.

4. In the Fire Chief's story about the young calf, why did the calf give birth to a cow?
(a) The cow was too lazy to birth the calf.
(b) It was trying to improve the stock.
(c) It was in a hurry.
(d) It ate too much ground glass.

5. In the final scene of the play, which bird name does Mr. Smith begin to chant?
(a) Cockatoos.
(b) Eagle.
(c) Chickadee.
(d) Sparrow.

6. What is Mr. Martin's first name?
(a) Donald.
(b) John.
(c) Martin.
(d) Bobby.

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

8. According to Mrs. Smith, what other position does a Fire Chief hold?
(a) A confessor.
(b) Magistrate.
(c) A conductor.
(d) Police Chief.

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

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

11. Whom does Mr. Smith believe is honest?
(a) No one.
(b) Dr. Mackenzie-King.
(c) The Royal Navy.
(d) Mrs. Smith.

12. According to Mr. Smith, what are the names of the Watson children?
(a) Bobby and Bobby.
(b) Mary and Mary.
(c) Mary and Bobby.
(d) John and Sherlock.

13. 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!

14. According to Mr. Smith, what will happen if one caresses a circle?
(a) It will melt.
(b) It will turn vicious.
(c) Nothing.
(d) One might face a vicious lawsuit in the morning.

15. When boarding the train to London, how did Mr. Martin assist Mrs. Martin?
(a) He placed her suitcase on the luggage rack.
(b) He helped her find her seat.
(c) He held her coat.
(d) He moved to give her the window seat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Smith recommend giving the Watsons for a wedding present?

2. What comment does Mrs. Martin make about Mary's poem?

3. Who is at the door when Mr. Smith opens it?

4. According to Mr. Martin, who is William?

5. What complaint does Mr. Smith have about women?

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