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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. Which mildly offensive word does Mrs. Smith begin to chant after Mr. Smith begins his bird name chant?
(a) Doo doo.
(b) Poo Poo.
(c) Caca.
(d) Darn it.

2. Whom does Mr. Martin claim is going crazy?
(a) Mrs. Martin.
(b) Mary.
(c) The Fire Chief.
(d) Mrs. Smith.

3. Why didn't Mrs. Smith bring the bottle of Australian Burgundy to the table?
(a) It clashed with the tablecloth.
(b) Mr. Smith wanted rum instead.
(c) The bottle was empty.
(d) She wanted to set a good example for the children.

4. What is the Fire Chief's verbal answer to Mrs. Smith's request?
(a) He says he will take off his helmet, but cannot sit.
(b) He says he will sit on the divan.
(c) He agress to pour the tea.
(d) He denies knowing how to answer a door properly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bobby Watson do on Tuesdays?

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

3. Why didn't Mr. Martin see himself in the mirror that morning?

4. What does Mrs. Smith ask the Fire Chief to do?

5. What poem does Mary recite?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Fire Chief.

2. Describe Mrs. Smith.

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

4. Describe Mr. Smith.

5. How are the characters emotionally distant and disconnected?

6. What satirical elements exist in the play?

7. Describe Mr. Martin.

8. What illogical elements exist in the play?

9. Describe the setting of the play.

10. What revelation does Mary give about the Martin family?

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