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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. Why didn't Mr. Martin see himself in the mirror that morning?
(a) He wasn't there yet.
(b) He was too busy.
(c) He was downstairs finishing his tea.
(d) He did not have his reading glasses.

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

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

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

5. What product does Mrs. Smith compare from different grocers?
(a) Bread.
(b) Salad oil.
(c) Fruit.
(d) Meat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Mr. Smith believe that Dr. Mackenzie-King is a good doctor?

2. Which character admits to reading poetry before a mirror?

3. When traveling to London by train, in what class compartment does Mrs. Martin ride?

4. Why is the Fire Chief disappointed?

5. What information does Mr. Smith find missing from the paper?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What comedic coincidences exist in the play?

3. Describe Mr. Martin.

4. How is mediocrity presented in the play?

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

6. What topic begins the conversation of the play?

7. How does the play parody English society?

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

9. How is Realism used in the play?

10. How is contradiction used as a literary device?

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