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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. Smith, why does she need to learn Spanish?
(a) To chat with Mary.
(b) To read the newspaper.
(c) To talk to Mr. Smith.
(d) To make herself understood.

2. What is Mrs. Watson's profession?
(a) Model.
(b) Grocer.
(c) Voice teacher.
(d) Beautician.

3. According to Mr. Smith, what will happen if one caresses a circle?
(a) One might face a vicious lawsuit in the morning.
(b) It will melt.
(c) It will turn vicious.
(d) Nothing.

4. How does Mr. Smith know the Fire Chief?
(a) He is an old friend of the family.
(b) He just put out a fire in the kitchen.
(c) They rode the train together.
(d) He is Mrs. Smith's first husband.

5. According to Mr. Martin, what time does the 8:30 morning train arrive in London?
(a) 1:00 a.m.
(b) 4:45 p.m.
(c) 12:00 p.m.
(d) 8:30 a.m.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is at the door when Mr. Smith opens it?

3. Why did Mrs. Smith find no one at the door the third time the doorbell rang?

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

5. According to Mrs. Martin, why have there been so few fires the past year?

Short Essay Questions

1. What dull story does Mrs. Martin tell to amaze Mr. Martin and the Smiths?

2. How is Realism used in the play?

3. How is the play both a comedy and a tragedy?

4. How do the characters react to Mary's poem, "The Fire"?

5. How is contradiction used as a literary device?

6. How is mediocrity presented in the play?

7. What official business has the Fire Chief visiting the Smiths?

8. How are nonsensical words used in the play?

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

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

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