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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Whom does Mr. Smith claim has not been properly brought up?
(a) Mr. Martin.
(b) The Fire Chief.
(c) Mary.
(d) Mrs. Smith.

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

4. What question does Mrs. Smith pose about Bobby Watson's work habits?
(a) Why does he rest on the days when he has no competition?
(b) Why doesn't he stop thinking and get to work?
(c) Why does he only eat on one day of the week?
(d) Why does he jump when he could climb?

5. Who missed dinner with the Smiths?
(a) Mr. Holmes.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Martin.
(c) Mary.
(d) Mr. and Mrs. Watson.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Mr. and Mrs. Smith attend Bobby Watson's funeral?

2. On what street does Mrs. Martin live?

3. Why does Mrs. Martin want the Fire Chief to retell the story of "The Headcold"?

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

5. How does Mr. Smith know the Fire Chief?

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