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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 did the third wife from the story "The Headcold" do while sitting on a hornet's nest?
(a) Drink tea.
(b) Eat scones.
(c) Eat chicken.
(d) Recite poetry.

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

3. Why does the Fire Chief need to leave the Smiths' house?
(a) He is expected in the kitchen.
(b) He is expecting a fire at the other end of the city.
(c) The tea is gone.
(d) He must ring other doorbells.

4. What does Mrs. Martin offer to trade for a coffin?
(a) A silver salver.
(b) A gold ring.
(c) Mr. Martin.
(d) Her mother-in-law's slippers.

5. What is unusual about Mrs. Smith's statement about having changed her dress?
(a) She is still wearing the same clothes as before.
(b) She is wearing Mr. Smith's suit.
(c) Her dress is on backwards.
(d) She is wearing a bathrobe.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What sound do the Smiths argue about?

3. What is the name of Mrs. Martin's daughter?

4. According to Mr. Smith, why was the second Marie from the story "The Headcold" also named Marie?

5. According to the Fire Chief, who puts out the Vicar's fires?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the point of the story, "The Headcold"?

2. What argument centers around the Watson family?

3. Describe the story of "The Cock."

4. What argument erupts over the doorbell?

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

6. What satirical elements exist in the play?

7. Describe the protagonist and antagonist of the play.

8. Describe the stereotypes the characters represent.

9. What illogical elements exist in the play?

10. Describe the plot behind Mrs. Smith's story of the man who bought flowers.

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