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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 does Mrs. Smith ask the Fire Chief to do?
(a) Take off his helmet and sit down.
(b) Pour the tea.
(c) Answer the door.
(d) Stand behind the divan.

2. What did Mary buy for herself?
(a) A robin.
(b) A chamber pot.
(c) A bottle of rum.
(d) A scarf.

3. According to Mr. Smith, why was the second Marie from the story "The Headcold" also named Marie?
(a) They are twins.
(b) Because she was a typist, like the first Marie.
(c) Because she was blonde, like the first Marie.
(d) She is the second cousin twice removed of the first Marie.

4. Why didn't Mrs. Smith bring the bottle of Australian Burgundy to the table?
(a) The bottle was empty.
(b) She wanted to set a good example for the children.
(c) It clashed with the tablecloth.
(d) Mr. Smith wanted rum instead.

5. According to Mrs. Smith, if paper is for writing and the cat is for the rat, what is cheese for?
(a) Squeezing.
(b) Scratching.
(c) Rolling.
(d) Eating.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which part of the alphabet does Mr. Smith quote in the last scene?

2. What is Mr. Martin's first name?

3. According to Mrs. Martin, what is honorable?

4. Where do the Smith's live?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What argument erupts over the doorbell?

3. How is the plot developed in the play?

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

5. What satirical elements exist in the play?

6. Why is "The Bald Soprano" also called "the anti-play"?

7. Who is Bobby Watson?

8. How is mediocrity presented in the play?

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

10. Describe Mrs. Martin.

(see the answer keys)

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