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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 Mrs. Watson's appearance?
(a) Her size and height.
(b) Her hair color.
(c) The color of her eyes.
(d) Her race.

2. When traveling to London by train, in which coach does Mrs. Martin sit?
(a) Coach No. 2.
(b) Coach No. 1.
(c) Coach No. 8.
(d) The Engine.

3. According to Mr. Martin, who is Edward?
(a) A typist.
(b) A shop-assistant.
(c) A monophysite priest.
(d) A clerk.

4. According to Mr. Smith, what behavior do Mary and the Fire Chief demonstrate?
(a) True love.
(b) Exhibitionism.
(c) Timidity.
(d) Fiery anger.

5. When do the Watsons not have business competition?
(a) Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Tuesdays.
(b) Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
(c) Tuesdays, Mondays, and Saturdays.
(d) Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Sundays.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Martin want the Fire Chief to retell the story of "The Headcold"?

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

3. What is unusual about the dialogue on the last page of the play?

4. According to Mr. Smith, what will happen if one caresses a circle?

5. How does Mrs. Smith respond to the Fire Chief's embarrassing comment?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mary.

2. Describe the story of "The Snake and the Fox."

3. What is the significance of the Martins beginning the play at the end of the drama?

4. Who is Bobby Watson?

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

6. What point is Ionesco attempting to make about conversation?

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

8. Describe Mr. Smith.

9. What conflicts arise in the play and how are they resolved?

10. Why does the Fire Chief leave the Smiths' house?

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