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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What question does the Fire Chief ask the Martins?
(a) There's nothing burning at your house either?
(b) Have you any tea?
(c) Have you a door?
(d) May I kiss your wife, sir?

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) It ticks.
(c) She always wears her hair in the same style.
(d) The bald soprano?

4. According to Mr. Martin, if a person sells an ox today, what will he have tomorrow?
(a) Sore toes.
(b) Tea.
(c) A chicken.
(d) An egg.

5. According to Mrs. Martin, why have there been so few fires the past year?
(a) The tariffs have been too high.
(b) The price of tea has been terribly high.
(c) The rain has been too heavy.
(d) The children are too well behaved.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the Fire Chief's story, "The Headcold", what is the main subject of the story?

3. In Mr. Smith's story, "The Snake and the Fox", what weapon does the fox possess?

4. Why didn't Mrs. Smith bring the bottle of Australian Burgundy to the table?

5. According to Mr. Martin, what time does the 8:30 morning train arrive in London?

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