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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does the Fire Chief need to leave the Smiths' house?
(a) He is expecting a fire at the other end of the city.
(b) He must ring other doorbells.
(c) The tea is gone.
(d) He is expected in the kitchen.

4. What constantly interrupts Mrs. Martin's storytelling?
(a) A ringing doorbell.
(b) A ringing telephone.
(c) Mary's movement in and out of the room.
(d) A gong.

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

6. What explanation does Mary give for leaving the house?
(a) She was thirsty.
(b) She was sleepy.
(c) She heard a beautiful song and followed the notes.
(d) The Smiths had given her permission to leave.

7. According to Mrs. Smith, what did the Smith's son want to drink at dinner?
(a) Orange juice.
(b) Beer.
(c) Wine.
(d) Tea.

8. Why does Mrs. Smith kiss the Fire Chief?
(a) He claims to have saved her life.
(b) He is collecting kisses.
(c) He pretends to be Mr. Smith.
(d) She finds him charming.

9. In Mr. Smith's story, "The Snake and the Fox", what new feature does the snake obviously possess?
(a) Feet.
(b) Hair.
(c) Hands.
(d) Toes.

10. What inconsistencies exist about Bobby Watson's demise?
(a) The date of his death.
(b) The manner of his death.
(c) The cause of his death.
(d) The time of his death.

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

12. According to Mrs. Martin, when can one sit down in a chair?
(a) When the day is done.
(b) When the floor is too hard.
(c) When the chair doesn't have any.
(d) When the sun has set.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Mr. Smith believe that Dr. Mackenzie-King is a good doctor?

2. When traveling to London by train, in which coach does Mr. Martin sit?

3. According to Mrs. Martin, what can't a person buy for his grandfather?

4. Who missed dinner with the Smiths?

5. What comment does Mrs. Martin make about Mary's poem?

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