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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. According to Mrs. Martin, what can't a person buy for his grandfather?
(a) A grandmother.
(b) Time.
(c) A pocketknife.
(d) Ireland.

2. What orders has the Fire Chief been given?
(a) To kiss all the pretty ladies.
(b) To have his tea.
(c) To extinguish all the fires in the city.
(d) To ring all the bells in the city.

3. When traveling to London by train, in which coach does Mr. Martin sit?
(a) The Engine.
(b) Coach No. 2.
(c) Coach No. 8.
(d) Coach No. 1.

4. According to Mr. Smith, why was the second Marie from the story "The Headcold" also named Marie?
(a) She is the second cousin twice removed of the first Marie.
(b) They are twins.
(c) Because she was blonde, like the first Marie.
(d) Because she was a typist, like the first Marie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unusual about Mrs. Smith's statement about having changed her dress?

2. In the last scene, where does Mr. Smith wish to live?

3. According to the Fire Chief, how does he know Mary?

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

5. What does Mrs. Smith recommend giving the Watsons for a wedding present?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the play parody English society?

2. Describe the plot and the moral behind the story, "The Dog and the Cow."

3. What cycle exists in the play?

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

5. How are nonsensical words used in the play?

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

7. Describe Mr. Martin.

8. What illogical elements exist in the play?

9. What dull story does Mrs. Martin tell to amaze Mr. Martin and the Smiths?

10. Describe the discussion that centers around Dr. Mackenzie-King.

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