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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mrs. Watson's first name?
(a) Sam.
(b) John.
(c) Bobby.
(d) George.

2. What observation does Mr. Smith make about Bobby Watson's corpse?
(a) It was the handsomest corpse in Great Britain.
(b) It was the politest corpse in Great Britain
(c) His tie was a bit crooked.
(d) It was too quiet.

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

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

5. How does Mary contradict Mr. and Mrs. Martin's conclusion?
(a) She sighs and says, "Just like last week."
(b) She applauds.
(c) She says they are not who they claim to be.
(d) She reprimands them for being foolish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who missed dinner with the Smiths?

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

3. What is the name of Mr. Martin's daughter?

4. What comment does Mrs. Smith make about the Fire Chief's story, "The Headcold"?

5. What did Mrs. Martin see a man doing on the Underground?

Short Essay Questions

1. What conflicts arise in the play and how are they resolved?

2. Describe the Smith children.

3. What ironic elements exist in the play?

4. Describe the stereotypes the characters represent.

5. What topic begins the conversation of the play?

6. What comedic coincidences exist in the play?

7. How is mediocrity presented in the play?

8. How does Mr. Smith know the Fire Chief?

9. What satirical elements exist in the play?

10. What official business has the Fire Chief visiting the Smiths?

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