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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What excuse do the Martins give for their tardiness?
(a) The train was late.
(b) None.
(c) Mary wouldn't answer the door.
(d) They got lost.

4. What type of stories does the Fire Chief tell?
(a) Adventure stories.
(b) Tall tales.
(c) True stories.
(d) Fairy tales.

5. What conclusion do Mr. and Mrs. Martin reach at the end of their discussion?
(a) They are siblings.
(b) They do not know each other.
(c) They are married.
(d) They are cousins.

6. To what does Mr. Smith compare doctors and their patients?
(a) The sun and the moon.
(b) Captains and their ships.
(c) Dogs and cats.
(d) Cats and mice.

7. What is unusual about the lighting at the end of the last scene?
(a) The lighting turns blue while Mrs. Smith is speaking.
(b) The stage is black while the characters are speaking.
(c) The lights flicker on and off.
(d) The lighting turns red while Mr. Smith is speaking.

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

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

10. What nickname does Mary give herself?
(a) Little firehose.
(b) Blaze.
(c) Angel.
(d) Kitten.

11. What comment does Mrs. Martin make about Mary's poem?
(a) It was timid, dull, and exciting.
(b) There was a certain warmth in the lines.
(c) It was marvelous.
(d) It sent chills up her spine.

12. In the story, "The Headcold", who caught the cold?
(a) Marie.
(b) The Fire Chief's brother-in law
(c) The fourth-class petty officer of the Royal Navy.
(d) The priest's grandmother.

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

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

15. According to Mrs. Martin, why have there been so few fires the past year?
(a) The tariffs have been too high.
(b) The price of tea has been terribly high.
(c) The children are too well behaved.
(d) The rain has been too heavy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What line do all the characters on stage chant at the end of the last scene?

2. Why does Mrs. Smith believe the Martins must have interesting stories to tell?

3. In Mr. Smith's story, "The Snake and the Fox", what weapon does the fox possess?

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

5. Whom did Dr. Mackenzie-King operate on before he operated on Parker?

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