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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story, "The Headcold", who caught the cold?
(a) The Fire Chief's brother-in law
(b) Marie.
(c) The priest's grandmother.
(d) The fourth-class petty officer of the Royal Navy.

2. What is Mrs. Watson's first name?
(a) George.
(b) Bobby.
(c) Sam.
(d) John.

3. What inconsistencies exist about Bobby Watson's demise?
(a) The time of his death.
(b) The date of his death.
(c) The cause of his death.
(d) The manner of his death.

4. What is unusual about the dialogue on the last page of the play?
(a) It is in German.
(b) It is random and makes no sense.
(c) It is filled with quotes from famous British authors.
(d) It is filled with expletives.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mr. Martin, what improves social progress?

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

3. What did Mary buy for herself?

4. What time is it when the clock strikes 17 times at the beginning of the play?

5. According to Mrs. Martin, what do cacao trees produce?

(see the answer key)

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