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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 believe the Martins must have interesting stories to tell?
(a) They have had an adventurous day.
(b) Because they travel a great deal.
(c) Because the television is broken.
(d) Because they are entertainers.

2. What is the trade held by all the Watsons?
(a) Banker.
(b) Grocer.
(c) Commerical traveler.
(d) Voice teacher.

3. Which part of the alphabet does Mrs Martin quote in the last scene?
(a) The second half.
(b) Vowels.
(c) Consonants.
(d) The first half.

4. How does Mr. Martin bid the Fire Chief farewell?
(a) See you in cinders!
(b) Smouldering, always smouldering.
(c) Burn well!
(d) Good luck, and a good fire!

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

6. Why didn't Mr. Martin see himself in the mirror that morning?
(a) He did not have his reading glasses.
(b) He wasn't there yet.
(c) He was too busy.
(d) He was downstairs finishing his tea.

7. What comment does Mrs. Smith make about the Fire Chief's story, "The Headcold"?
(a) Astounding.
(b) Almost unbelievable.
(c) It must be true because colds are terribly common.
(d) Frightening.

8. What train does Mrs. Martin take to London?
(a) The same train as Mr. Martin.
(b) She takes a cab.
(c) The same train as Mrs. Smith.
(d) The 9:30 train.

9. According to Mrs. Smith, if paper is for writing and the cat is for the rat, what is cheese for?
(a) Squeezing.
(b) Rolling.
(c) Eating.
(d) Scratching.

10. When traveling to London by train, in what class compartment does Mr. Martin ride?
(a) First class.
(b) Coach.
(c) Second class.
(d) Engine.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What nickname does Mary give herself?

2. What question does Mrs. Smith pose about Bobby Watson's work habits?

3. Why did Mrs. Smith find no one at the door the third time the doorbell rang?

4. Who briefly begins the play again after the last scene?

5. Who is Mrs. Smith waiting for to see her at her windmill?

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