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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 Mr. Martin, if a person sells an ox today, what will he have tomorrow?
(a) An egg.
(b) Sore toes.
(c) A chicken.
(d) Tea.

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

3. What is the trade held by all the Watsons?
(a) Commerical traveler.
(b) Grocer.
(c) Voice teacher.
(d) Banker.

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

5. According to Mr. Smith, what are the names of the Watson children?
(a) Mary and Bobby.
(b) John and Sherlock.
(c) Bobby and Bobby.
(d) Mary and Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story, "The Headcold", what was blonde Marie's profession?

2. According to Mrs. Smith, what did the Smith's son want to drink at dinner?

3. According to Mrs. Smith, what is the reason for a ringing doorbell?

4. Why did the Fire Chief stand outside by the door for a long time before ringing the bell?

5. According to the Fire Chief, why did the young woman asphyxiate?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the Smith children.

3. How did Mary spend her day before the Martins arrive?

4. What is the significance of the mirror?

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

6. Describe Mrs. Smith.

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

8. Describe the Fire Chief.

9. Describe the setting of the play.

10. Describe Mrs. Martin.

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