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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: "There Will Come Soft Rains".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what date does the story begin?
(a) April 4.
(b) August 6.
(c) April 6.
(d) August 4.

2. What does the house provide after dinner?
(a) A fire and a cigar.
(b) Music and hot chocolate.
(c) A warm bath.
(d) Games and snacks.

3. Why does the house let the dog in?
(a) It is programmed to let in any dog or cat.
(b) It wants the dog to find the family.
(c) It recognizes the dog.
(d) It is an accident.

4. What happens at ten-fifteen?
(a) A window breaks.
(b) The house shuts itself down.
(c) The sprinklers begin watering the lawn.
(d) The nursery walls come to life.

5. What is the name of the poem that the house reads after dinner?
(a) "August 6."
(b) "The Children's Hour."
(c) "There Will Come Soft Rains."
(d) "Fire and Ice."

Short Answer Questions

1. To what famous dog is this dog an allusion?

2. Which is the best summary of how the poem "There Will Come Soft Rains" compares to the short story of the same name?

3. What is the name of the family that owned the house?

4. What historical event is alluded to with the date given in the beginning of the story?

5. What does the garage do when no one drives the car away?

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