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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) Consonants.
(b) The first half.
(c) The second half.
(d) Vowels.

2. What food does the Smith's daughter prefer?
(a) Eggs and ham.
(b) Milk and porridge.
(c) Tea and scones.
(d) Bacon and eggs.

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

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

5. Why does Mrs. Smith believe the Martins must have interesting stories to tell?
(a) Because they travel a great deal.
(b) Because they are entertainers.
(c) Because the television is broken.
(d) They have had an adventurous day.

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

7. According to the Fire Chief, who puts out the Vicar's fires?
(a) The Almighty.
(b) Vestal virgins.
(c) Angels.
(d) The vicar can not have any fires.

8. According to Mr. Smith, what will happen if one caresses a circle?
(a) One might face a vicious lawsuit in the morning.
(b) Nothing.
(c) It will turn vicious.
(d) It will melt.

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

10. What poem does Mary recite?
(a) The Fire.
(b) Madness.
(c) The Blaze.
(d) Poor Poetry.

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

12. What observation does Mr. Smith make about the human heart?
(a) It is ageless.
(b) It is easily broken.
(c) It is easily fooled.
(d) It does not really exist.

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

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

15. According to Mr. Martin, what other job might a maid like Mary be able to perform?
(a) Seamstress.
(b) Firefighter.
(c) Typist.
(d) Detective.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mary contradict Mr. and Mrs. Martin's conclusion?

2. According to Mr. Martin, who is William?

3. According to Mr. Martin, who is Nancy?

4. Why does Mrs. Smith kiss the Fire Chief?

5. In the Fire Chief's story, "The Cock", which animal did the cock wish to play?

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