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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Mr. Smith believe that Dr. Mackenzie-King is a good doctor?
(a) Mrs. Smith died.
(b) The doctor left a hole in his side.
(c) Mary developed the hiccups.
(d) A conscientious doctor should die with his patient.

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

3. Why can't Mrs. Smith read the clock?
(a) She must pour the tea.
(b) It is running backwards.
(c) She does not have her reading glasses.
(d) It is contradictory, and indicates the opposite of the hour.

4. When boarding the train to London, how did Mr. Martin assist Mrs. Martin?
(a) He moved to give her the window seat.
(b) He held her coat.
(c) He placed her suitcase on the luggage rack.
(d) He helped her find her seat.

5. When traveling to London by train, in which coach does Mrs. Martin sit?
(a) Coach No. 8.
(b) Coach No. 1.
(c) Coach No. 2.
(d) The Engine.

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

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

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

9. In the story, "The Headcold", what was blonde Marie's profession?
(a) A monophysite priest.
(b) A typist.
(c) A schoolteacher.
(d) A grocer.

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

11. How does the Fire Chief act in response to Mrs. Smith's request?
(a) He stands in front of the divan.
(b) He eats the scones, but does not pour the tea.
(c) He sits down without removing his helmet.
(d) He answers the door.

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

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

14. Why does Mrs. Smith scold Mary?
(a) For going out that afternoon.
(b) For missing dinner.
(c) For sleeping on the divan.
(d) For being arrested.

15. Why did the Fire Chief ring the doorbell?
(a) To finish the tea.
(b) To put out the fire.
(c) To be admitted to the house.
(d) He did not ring the bell.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mrs. Smith, why does she need to learn Spanish?

2. What advice does the Fire Chief give the Smiths after the doorbell discussion has ended?

3. What comment does Mr. Martin make about Mary's poem?

4. According to the Fire Chief, who rang the doorbell the first two times?

5. When traveling to London by train, in what class compartment does Mr. Martin ride?

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