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

2. What does Mary want to tell the rest of the cast after all the stories have been told?
(a) She wants to quit.
(b) They are ridiculous people.
(c) It is time for bed.
(d) Her own story.

3. In the last scene of the play, who would Mr. Martin like to slap?
(a) Mr. Smith.
(b) Mrs. Martin.
(c) Mrs. Smith.
(d) Ulysses.

4. According to the Fire Chief, who rang the doorbell the third time?
(a) No one.
(b) Mr. Smith.
(c) Mary.
(d) He did.

5. What time is it when the clock strikes 17 times at the beginning of the play?
(a) Nine o'clock.
(b) Twelve o'clock.
(c) Seventeen o'clock.
(d) Seven o'clock.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Fire Chief refuse to visit the Vicar of Wakefield?

2. What is Mrs. Martin's first name?

3. Who is Mary?

4. According to Mr. Smith, why was the second Marie from the story "The Headcold" also named Marie?

5. What sound do the Smiths argue about?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mr. Martin.

2. Why does the Fire Chief leave the Smiths' house?

3. How do Mary and the Fire Chief shock the Smiths and the Martins?

4. Describe the plot behind Mrs. Smith's story of the man who bought flowers.

5. Describe the stereotypes the characters represent.

6. What comedic coincidences exist in the play?

7. What ironic elements exist in the play?

8. Who is Bobby Watson?

9. Describe the story of "The Snake and the Fox."

10. Describe the Mr. and Mrs. Martin's daughter.

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