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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Smith scold Mary?
(a) For going out that afternoon.
(b) For missing dinner.
(c) For sleeping on the divan.
(d) For being arrested.

2. What conclusion do Mr. and Mrs. Martin reach at the end of their discussion?
(a) They are married.
(b) They are cousins.
(c) They are siblings.
(d) They do not know each other.

3. According to the Fire Chief, who is insured against fires?
(a) The Vicar of Wakefield
(b) The fire department.
(c) The mayor.
(d) The match dealer.

4. According to Mrs. Martin, what do cacao trees produce?
(a) Tea.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Cocoa.
(d) Coconuts.

5. 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?

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mr. Martin, what is below the ceiling?

2. What poem does Mary recite?

3. How does the Fire Chief act in response to Mrs. Smith's request?

4. What is Mr. Martin's first name?

5. Why did the Fire Chief ring the doorbell?

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