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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. What inconsistencies exist about Bobby Watson's demise?
(a) The date of his death.
(b) The manner of his death.
(c) The time of his death.
(d) The cause of his death.

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

3. Why can't the Fire Chief retell the story of "The Headcold"?
(a) He doesn't know if he has enough time.
(b) He must put out a fire in the kitchen.
(c) He is too tired.
(d) He can't remember it.

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

5. In the story, "The Headcold", who caught the cold?
(a) The fourth-class petty officer of the Royal Navy.
(b) The priest's grandmother.
(c) The Fire Chief's brother-in law
(d) Marie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Fire Chief's verbal answer to Mrs. Smith's request?

2. What complaint does Mr. Smith have about women?

3. What comment does Mr. Martin make about Mary's poem?

4. What would Mr. Martin rather do than steal an ox?

5. Why did the Fire Chief ring the doorbell?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What argument erupts over the doorbell?

3. How does the conversation among the Smiths and the Martins change after the Fire Chief leaves?

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

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

6. Describe Mrs. Martin.

7. What argument centers around the Watson family?

8. How does the Fire Chief settle the argument over the doorbell?

9. How do the characters deviate from their assigned stations in life?

10. Describe the Fire Chief.

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