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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mrs. Martin's first name?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Bobby.
(c) Alice.
(d) Mary.

2. How does Mr. Smith know the Fire Chief?
(a) He is an old friend of the family.
(b) He just put out a fire in the kitchen.
(c) They rode the train together.
(d) He is Mrs. Smith's first husband.

3. Why does Mr. Smith refuse to follow the advice he is given by the Fire Chief?
(a) He already kissed his wife.
(b) He cannot find the matches.
(c) He does not want tea.
(d) It is raining.

4. Which line causes an abrupt break in the action?
(a) Nevertheless, it was the cow that gave us tails.
(b) To hell with polishing!
(c) You are not old enough yet for that.
(d) When I say yes, it's only a manner of speaking.

5. What orders has the Fire Chief been given?
(a) To kiss all the pretty ladies.
(b) To extinguish all the fires in the city.
(c) To ring all the bells in the city.
(d) To have his tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. When boarding the train to London, how did Mr. Martin assist Mrs. Martin?

2. In the final scene of the play, which bird name does Mr. Smith begin to chant?

3. According to Mr. Martin, where does charity begin?

4. Why does the Fire Chief need to leave the Smiths' house?

5. What inconsistencies exist about Mrs. Watson's appearance?

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