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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Abstracts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Smith scold Mary?
(a) For being arrested.
(b) For sleeping on the divan.
(c) For missing dinner.
(d) For going out that afternoon.

2. What are the Smiths doing while Mary recites her poem?
(a) Humming.
(b) Pushing her offstage.
(c) Waltzing.
(d) Drinking tea.

3. What time is it when the clock strikes 17 times at the beginning of the play?
(a) Nine o'clock.
(b) Twelve o'clock.
(c) Seven o'clock.
(d) Seventeen o'clock.

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

5. How long was the Fire Chief standing outside the house by the door?
(a) Only a moment.
(b) A day.
(c) 5 minutes.
(d) 45 minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of stories does the Fire Chief tell?

2. Why does the Fire Chief refuse to visit the Vicar of Wakefield?

3. According to the Fire Chief, who is insured against fires?

4. What is the Fire Chief's verbal answer to Mrs. Smith's request?

5. According to Mr. Martin, if a person sells an ox today, what will he have tomorrow?

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