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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, what other job might a maid like Mary be able to perform?
(a) Firefighter.
(b) Seamstress.
(c) Detective.
(d) Typist.

2. Why is it difficult to identify the members of the Watson clan?
(a) They keep changing names.
(b) They refuse to be identified as Watsons.
(c) They all look alike.
(d) They are all named Bobby.

3. Why does Mrs. Martin want the Fire Chief to retell the story of "The Headcold"?
(a) She wanted to write it down.
(b) She could not follow the story.
(c) She wants Mary to hear the story.
(d) She loved the story.

4. When traveling to London by train, in what class compartment does Mrs. Martin ride?
(a) Coach.
(b) Engine.
(c) First class.
(d) Second class.

5. What treatment does Dr. Mackenzie-King recommend for appendicitis?
(a) Asprin.
(b) A foot rub.
(c) Guacamole.
(d) Yogurt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What inconsistencies exist about Bobby Watson's demise?

2. How does Mr. Smith claim to know the Fire Chief's mother?

3. What are the Smiths doing while Mary recites her poem?

4. According to Mr. Smith, what is the reason for a ringing doorbell?

5. What does Mr. Smith enjoy when he is in the country?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of the meaningless banter among the characters?

2. Describe Mr. Smith.

3. Describe the story of the calf that gave birth to a cow.

4. What effect does the outcome of the play have on the characters?

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

6. What ironic elements exist in the play?

7. How is the plot developed in the play?

8. What unspoken rules of society are broken by the characters?

9. How are pity and fear used to evoke a response from the audience?

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

(see the answer keys)

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