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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Mr. Smith believe that Dr. Mackenzie-King is a good doctor?
(a) A conscientious doctor should die with his patient.
(b) Mrs. Smith died.
(c) The doctor left a hole in his side.
(d) Mary developed the hiccups.

2. On what street does Mrs. Martin live?
(a) Martin Ave.
(b) Piccadilly Street.
(c) Cherry Lane.
(d) Bromfield Street.

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

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

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

6. In Mrs. Smith's story, "The Bouquet", why does the fiancé take back the bouquet of flowers?
(a) To give them to his mother.
(b) To teach his fiancée a lesson.
(c) To get a refund.
(d) To paint them yellow.

7. When did Mr. and Mrs. Smith attend Bobby Watson's funeral?
(a) Two years before the time in which the play is set.
(b) A year and a half before the time in which the play is set.
(c) Two months before the time in which the play is set.
(d) The day before yesterday.

8. Who might pay for the Watson children's schooling?
(a) Aunt and Uncle Watson.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Holmes.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
(d) Mr. and Mrs. Martin.

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

10. 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 in a hurry.
(c) It was trying to improve the stock.
(d) It ate too much ground glass.

11. How does Mr. Smith calm the agitated Mrs. Smith before the Martins arrive?
(a) He kisses her.
(b) He slaps her.
(c) He recites poetry.
(d) He shakes her.

12. In Mr. Smith's story, "The Snake and the Fox", what weapon does the fox possess?
(a) A knife.
(b) A sword.
(c) A bow.
(d) A gun.

13. What is unusual about Mrs. Smith's statement about having changed her dress?
(a) Her dress is on backwards.
(b) She is wearing a bathrobe.
(c) She is wearing Mr. Smith's suit.
(d) She is still wearing the same clothes as before.

14. What time is it when the clock strikes 17 times at the beginning of the play?
(a) Nine o'clock.
(b) Seven o'clock.
(c) Twelve o'clock.
(d) Seventeen o'clock.

15. When did Bobby Watson die?
(a) Two months before the time in which the play is set.
(b) The day before yesterday.
(c) He is scheduled to die next Tuesday.
(d) Two years before the time in which the play is set.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is the Fire Chief disappointed?

3. According to Mr. Smith, what are the names of the Watson children?

4. Why does Mary recite a poem?

5. How does Mr. Smith know the Fire Chief?

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