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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. How does Mr. Martin bid the Fire Chief farewell?
(a) Smouldering, always smouldering.
(b) Burn well!
(c) Good luck, and a good fire!
(d) See you in cinders!

2. Which part of the alphabet does Mr. Smith quote in the last scene?
(a) The second half.
(b) The first half.
(c) Consonants.
(d) Vowels.

3. Which mildly offensive word does Mrs. Smith begin to chant after Mr. Smith begins his bird name chant?
(a) Caca.
(b) Darn it.
(c) Doo doo.
(d) Poo Poo.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What observation does Mr. Smith make about Bobby Watson's corpse?

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

3. How does Mr. Smith claim to know the Fire Chief's mother?

4. Why is the Fire Chief disappointed?

5. According to Mrs. Martin, what do cacao trees produce?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How are the characters emotionally distant and disconnected?

4. Describe Mary.

5. How is repetition used as a literary device?

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

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

8. What illogical elements exist in the play?

9. What cycle exists in the play?

10. Describe Mrs. Smith.

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