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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Mary?
(a) The Smith's cook and maid.
(b) The Smith's daughter.
(c) The next door neighbor.
(d) The Martin's cook and maid.

2. With what unamazing story does Mrs. Martin amaze the Smiths?
(a) Her grandmother has caught a cold.
(b) She saw a dog barking at a mailman.
(c) The train stopped three times before arriving at the station.
(d) She saw a man kneeling to tie his shoelace.

3. According to Mr. Smith, what behavior do Mary and the Fire Chief demonstrate?
(a) Exhibitionism.
(b) True love.
(c) Fiery anger.
(d) Timidity.

4. According to the Fire Chief, why can't he put out a fire at a naturalized citizen's house?
(a) They drive on the wrong side of the road.
(b) They cannot be insured.
(c) They don't have the right to have their fires put out.
(d) They do not know how to make tea properly.

5. What is unusual about the lighting at the end of the last scene?
(a) The lighting turns blue while Mrs. Smith is speaking.
(b) The stage is black while the characters are speaking.
(c) The lights flicker on and off.
(d) The lighting turns red while Mr. Smith is speaking.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is at the door when Mr. Smith opens it?

3. What comment does Mrs. Smith make about the Fire Chief's story, "The Headcold"?

4. What comment does Mr. Martin make about Mary's poem?

5. Which character suddenly says, "I've been goosed."?

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