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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Mary contradict Mr. and Mrs. Martin's conclusion?
(a) She reprimands them for being foolish.
(b) She applauds.
(c) She says they are not who they claim to be.
(d) She sighs and says, "Just like last week."

3. 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!

4. According to the Fire Chief, what is the reason for a ringing doorbell?
(a) To tell the homeowner the fire is out.
(b) To play a merry tune.
(c) The tea is ready but the scones are not always done.
(d) Sometimes, someone is there and sometimes, no one is there.

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

6. Why does Mary scold Mr. and Mrs. Martin?
(a) For arriving late.
(b) For being arrested.
(c) For sleeping on the divan.
(d) For going out that afternoon.

7. According to Mrs. Martin, what can't a person buy for his grandfather?
(a) A grandmother.
(b) A pocketknife.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Time.

8. What rare item does the grocer Popesco Rosenfeld sell?
(a) Yogurt.
(b) Tofu.
(c) Peanuts.
(d) Guacamole.

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

10. What information does Mr. Smith find missing from the paper?
(a) The age of the newborn babies.
(b) The time of the accident.
(c) The actions of the deceased.
(d) The time.

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

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

13. According to Mr. Smith, why was the second Marie from the story "The Headcold" also named Marie?
(a) They are twins.
(b) Because she was blonde, like the first Marie.
(c) Because she was a typist, like the first Marie.
(d) She is the second cousin twice removed of the first Marie.

14. In the Fire Chief's story about the young calf, why did the calf give birth to a cow?
(a) It was trying to improve the stock.
(b) The cow was too lazy to birth the calf.
(c) It ate too much ground glass.
(d) It was in a hurry.

15. Whom does Mr. Smith wish would marry his maid?
(a) A monophysite priest.
(b) The Fire Chief.
(c) William, the shop-assistant.
(d) Mr. Martin.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do the Watsons not have business competition?

2. What did Mrs. Martin see a man doing on the Underground?

3. What is Mrs. Watson's profession?

4. According to the Fire Chief, why can't he put out a fire at a naturalized citizen's house?

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

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