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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the name of Mr. Martin's daughter?
(a) Sue.
(b) Bobby.
(c) Mary.
(d) Alice.

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

6. According to Mrs. Smith, what is the reason for a ringing doorbell?
(a) The tea is ready.
(b) The fire is out.
(c) No one is at the door.
(d) Someone is at the door waiting to be admitted.

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

8. What orders has the Fire Chief been given?
(a) To ring all the bells in the city.
(b) To extinguish all the fires in the city.
(c) To have his tea.
(d) To kiss all the pretty ladies.

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

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

11. According to Mr. Martin, where does charity begin?
(a) At church.
(b) Over the hedge.
(c) At home.
(d) In the bedroom.

12. Which character suddenly says, "I've been goosed."?
(a) Mr. Smith.
(b) Mr. Martin.
(c) Mrs. Smith.
(d) Mrs. Martin.

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

14. What is unusual about the dialogue on the last page of the play?
(a) It is in German.
(b) It is filled with expletives.
(c) It is random and makes no sense.
(d) It is filled with quotes from famous British authors.

15. According to Mr. Martin, what improves social progress?
(a) Law.
(b) Sugar.
(c) Taxes.
(d) Death.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Smith offer to help the Fire Chief?

2. What appears unusual about Mr. and Mrs. Martin's relationship during their first scene?

3. What poem does Mary recite?

4. What complaint does Mrs. Smith have about men?

5. According to the Fire Chief, who rang the doorbell the third time?

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