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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. Whom does Mr. Smith claim has not been properly brought up?
(a) Mrs. Smith.
(b) Mary.
(c) The Fire Chief.
(d) Mr. Martin.

2. What complaint does Mrs. Smith have about men?
(a) They snore and sing in their sleep.
(b) They eat too little and drink too much.
(c) They spend all day playing golf and reading romance novels.
(d) They spend all day smoking, powdering their noses, and drinking.

3. What appears unusual about Mr. and Mrs. Martin's relationship during their first scene?
(a) They do not recognize each other.
(b) They complete each other's sentences.
(c) They refuse to look at each other.
(d) They speak only to the Smiths, and not to each other.

4. What is Mr. Martin's first name?
(a) John.
(b) Martin.
(c) Bobby.
(d) Donald.

5. Why does Mrs. Smith scold Mary?
(a) For missing dinner.
(b) For sleeping on the divan.
(c) For going out that afternoon.
(d) For being arrested.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't the Fire Chief retell the story of "The Headcold"?

2. In the Fire Chief's story, "The Dog and the Cow", why didn't the dog swallow his trunk?

3. According to Mrs. Smith, what other position does a Fire Chief hold?

4. According to Mrs. Smith, what was saltier than the soup?

5. According to Mrs. Smith, if paper is for writing and the cat is for the rat, what is cheese for?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Bobby Watson?

2. How is mediocrity presented in the play?

3. Describe the Mr. and Mrs. Martin's daughter.

4. How is repetition used as a literary device?

5. Describe the story of "The Cock."

6. What ironic elements exist in the play?

7. What argument erupts over the doorbell?

8. What comedic coincidences exist in the play?

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

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

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