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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. According to Mr. Martin, what is a staff?
(a) A peacekeeping tool.
(b) A laugh.
(c) The perfect wedding gift.
(d) Bread.
2. What treatment does Dr. Mackenzie-King recommend for appendicitis?
(a) Asprin.
(b) Guacamole.
(c) A foot rub.
(d) Yogurt.
3. 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 teach his fiancée a lesson.
(c) To paint them yellow.
(d) To get a refund.
4. According to Mr. Smith, what must one always think of?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Everything.
(c) Tomorrow.
(d) Yesterday.
5. What inconsistencies exist about Mrs. Watson's appearance?
(a) Her hair color.
(b) Her race.
(c) The color of her eyes.
(d) Her size and height.
6. What is unusual about the dialogue on the last page of the play?
(a) It is random and makes no sense.
(b) It is filled with quotes from famous British authors.
(c) It is in German.
(d) It is filled with expletives.
7. Why does the Fire Chief need to leave the Smiths' house?
(a) The tea is gone.
(b) He is expecting a fire at the other end of the city.
(c) He must ring other doorbells.
(d) He is expected in the kitchen.
8. To what does Mr. Smith compare doctors and their patients?
(a) Captains and their ships.
(b) Dogs and cats.
(c) The sun and the moon.
(d) Cats and mice.
9. What sound do the Smiths argue about?
(a) The caller on the telephone.
(b) The meaning of a ringing doorbell.
(c) The sound of Mary's shoes.
(d) The meaning of the gong.
10. Who is Mrs. Smith waiting for to see her at her windmill?
(a) The aquaduct.
(b) Mr. Smith.
(c) The turkeys.
(d) The cat.
11. Why can't Mrs. Smith read the clock?
(a) She does not have her reading glasses.
(b) It is running backwards.
(c) It is contradictory, and indicates the opposite of the hour.
(d) She must pour the tea.
12. According to Mr. Martin, who is William?
(a) A shop-assistant.
(b) A clerk.
(c) A monophysite priest.
(d) A typist.
13. What explanation does Mary give for leaving the house?
(a) She was sleepy.
(b) She was thirsty.
(c) She heard a beautiful song and followed the notes.
(d) The Smiths had given her permission to leave.
14. According to Mrs. Martin, what do cacao trees produce?
(a) Tea.
(b) Cocoa.
(c) Coconuts.
(d) Coffee.
15. 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.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does the Fire Chief expect to see later that evening?
2. Who is Mary?
3. In Mary's poem, what was burning?
4. Before he leaves, what comment does the Fire Chief make that causes embarrassment to the other characters?
5. Why is it difficult to identify the members of the Watson clan?
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