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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Mr. Martin, what is below the ceiling?
(a) Air.
(b) The chair.
(c) The lamp.
(d) The floor.

2. How does the Fire Chief act in response to Mrs. Smith's request?
(a) He eats the scones, but does not pour the tea.
(b) He sits down without removing his helmet.
(c) He stands in front of the divan.
(d) He answers the door.

3. Before he leaves, what comment does the Fire Chief make that causes embarrassment to the other characters?
(a) A truly Cartesian quarter of an hour.
(b) She always wears her hair in the same style.
(c) The bald soprano?
(d) It ticks.

4. What excuse does Mrs. Smith give for Mr. Smith's ill temper?
(a) He is hungry.
(b) He has wet his pants.
(c) He is foolish at heart.
(d) He did not get a nap that afternoon.

5. What does Mr. Smith enjoy when he is in the country?
(a) His tea.
(b) Solitude and quiet.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Circles.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Mr. Martin bid the Fire Chief farewell?

3. What question does the Fire Chief ask the Smiths?

4. What city do the Martin's have in common?

5. Whom did Dr. Mackenzie-King operate on before he operated on Parker?

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