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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. How does Mr. Smith calm the agitated Mrs. Smith before the Martins arrive?
(a) He shakes her.
(b) He slaps her.
(c) He recites poetry.
(d) He kisses her.

2. Why did the Fire Chief ring the doorbell?
(a) He did not ring the bell.
(b) To put out the fire.
(c) To be admitted to the house.
(d) To finish the tea.

3. What inconsistencies exist about Bobby Watson's demise?
(a) The cause of his death.
(b) The date of his death.
(c) The manner of his death.
(d) The time of his death.

4. According to Mr. Martin, where does charity begin?
(a) At home.
(b) At church.
(c) Over the hedge.
(d) In the bedroom.

5. According to Mr. Martin, what should a person do if he catches a cold?
(a) Stand on his head.
(b) Run in circles.
(c) Get a colt.
(d) Drink tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What explanation does Mary give for leaving the house?

2. Why is it difficult to identify the members of the Watson clan?

3. When do the Watsons not have business competition?

4. What is Mrs. Watson's first name?

5. According to the Fire Chief, who is insured against fires?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the Fire Chief settle the argument over the doorbell?

3. Describe the Smith children.

4. What drama unfolds as the Martins wait for the Smiths?

5. Why is "The Bald Soprano" also called "the anti-play"?

6. How are nonsensical words used in the play?

7. How do the characters deviate from their assigned stations in life?

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

9. How is mediocrity presented in the play?

10. Who is Bobby Watson?

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