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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bobby Watson do on Tuesdays?
(a) Runs and jumps.
(b) Sits and thinks.
(c) Eats and drinks.
(d) Rests and sleeps.

2. Which machine does Mrs. Smith imitate in the last scene?
(a) A lorry.
(b) A train.
(c) A tractor.
(d) A bulldozer.

3. In the last scene of the play, who would Mr. Martin like to slap?
(a) Mrs. Martin.
(b) Mrs. Smith.
(c) Mr. Smith.
(d) Ulysses.

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

5. According to Mrs. Smith, why does she need to learn Spanish?
(a) To read the newspaper.
(b) To chat with Mary.
(c) To talk to Mr. Smith.
(d) To make herself understood.

6. With what unamazing story does Mrs. Martin amaze the Smiths?
(a) Her grandmother has caught a cold.
(b) She saw a man kneeling to tie his shoelace.
(c) She saw a dog barking at a mailman.
(d) The train stopped three times before arriving at the station.

7. According to the Fire Chief, how does he know Mary?
(a) She poured him tea last Tuesday.
(b) She was in the kitchen when he was putting out the fire.
(c) She is his cousin.
(d) She extinguished his first fires.

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

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

10. 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 paint them yellow.
(c) To teach his fiancée a lesson.
(d) To get a refund.

11. According to Mrs. Martin, what is honorable?
(a) English manners.
(b) Truth.
(c) All that is human.
(d) Proper behavior.

12. What excuse does Mrs. Smith give for Mr. Smith's ill temper?
(a) He is hungry.
(b) He did not get a nap that afternoon.
(c) He has wet his pants.
(d) He is foolish at heart.

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

14. What advice does the Fire Chief give the Smiths after the doorbell discussion has ended?
(a) Kiss each other.
(b) Leave the house.
(c) Light another fire.
(d) Pour the tea.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long was the Fire Chief standing outside the house by the door?

2. In Mr. Smith's story, "The Snake and the Fox", what weapon does the fox possess?

3. Whom does Mrs. Smith believe is dishonest?

4. What does Mary claim is her real name?

5. According to Mrs. Martin, why have there been so few fires the past year?

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