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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Mr. Smith, what behavior do Mary and the Fire Chief demonstrate?
(a) Exhibitionism.
(b) True love.
(c) Timidity.
(d) Fiery anger.

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

4. According to Mr. Martin, if a person sells an ox today, what will he have tomorrow?
(a) An egg.
(b) A chicken.
(c) Sore toes.
(d) Tea.

5. In the Fire Chief's story, "The Cock", which animal did the cock wish to play?
(a) The cow.
(b) The calf.
(c) The chicken.
(d) The dog.

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

7. What conclusion do Mr. and Mrs. Martin reach at the end of their discussion?
(a) They are siblings.
(b) They do not know each other.
(c) They are cousins.
(d) They are married.

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

9. Which character admits to reading poetry before a mirror?
(a) Mr. Martin.
(b) Mr. Smith.
(c) Mrs. Martin.
(d) Mary.

10. According to Mr. Martin, who is Nancy?
(a) A clerk.
(b) A monophysite priest.
(c) A typist.
(d) A shop-assistant.

11. Why is it difficult to identify the members of the Watson clan?
(a) They are all named Bobby.
(b) They all look alike.
(c) They keep changing names.
(d) They refuse to be identified as Watsons.

12. What does Mr. Smith enjoy when he is in the country?
(a) Fishing.
(b) His tea.
(c) Solitude and quiet.
(d) Circles.

13. According to the Fire Chief, why can't he put out a fire at a naturalized citizen's house?
(a) They don't have the right to have their fires put out.
(b) They cannot be insured.
(c) They do not know how to make tea properly.
(d) They drive on the wrong side of the road.

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

15. According to Mr. Martin, what time does the 8:30 morning train arrive in London?
(a) 1:00 a.m.
(b) 4:45 p.m.
(c) 12:00 p.m.
(d) 8:30 a.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mrs. Martin, when can one sit down in a chair?

2. When traveling to London by train, in which coach does Mr. Martin sit?

3. In the Fire Chief's story, "The Headcold", what is the main subject of the story?

4. According to Mrs. Smith, what was saltier than the soup?

5. Who is at the door when Mrs. Smith opens it?

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