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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Fire Chief's story about the young calf, why did the calf give birth to a cow?
(a) It ate too much ground glass.
(b) The cow was too lazy to birth the calf.
(c) It was trying to improve the stock.
(d) It was in a hurry.

2. What product does Mrs. Smith compare from different grocers?
(a) Fruit.
(b) Salad oil.
(c) Bread.
(d) Meat.

3. When traveling to London by train, in what class compartment does Mr. Martin ride?
(a) Second class.
(b) Engine.
(c) First class.
(d) Coach.

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

5. According to Mrs. Smith, what did the Smith's son want to drink at dinner?
(a) Orange juice.
(b) Beer.
(c) Tea.
(d) Wine.

6. Which part of the alphabet does Mr. Smith quote in the last scene?
(a) The first half.
(b) The second half.
(c) Vowels.
(d) Consonants.

7. How long was the Fire Chief standing outside the house by the door?
(a) 45 minutes.
(b) 5 minutes.
(c) A day.
(d) Only a moment.

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

9. According to Mr. Smith, why was the second Marie from the story "The Headcold" also named Marie?
(a) Because she was blonde, like the first Marie.
(b) Because she was a typist, like the first Marie.
(c) They are twins.
(d) She is the second cousin twice removed of the first Marie.

10. According to the Fire Chief, why did the young woman asphyxiate?
(a) She sat for too long.
(b) She did not drink her tea.
(c) She thought her gas was her comb.
(d) She was waiting for someone to answer the door.

11. What poem does Mary recite?
(a) The Fire.
(b) Poor Poetry.
(c) The Blaze.
(d) Madness.

12. How does Mr. Martin bid the Fire Chief farewell?
(a) See you in cinders!
(b) Smouldering, always smouldering.
(c) Good luck, and a good fire!
(d) Burn well!

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

14. What appears unusual about Mr. and Mrs. Martin's relationship during their first scene?
(a) They do not recognize each other.
(b) They speak only to the Smiths, and not to each other.
(c) They refuse to look at each other.
(d) They complete each other's sentences.

15. Whom does Mary embrace after the stories have been told?
(a) Mrs. Smith.
(b) The Fire Chief.
(c) Mr. Smith.
(d) Bobby Watson.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mrs. Smith, what must one look out of in real life?

2. In the last scene of the play, who would Mr. Martin like to slap?

3. Why does Mr. Smith refuse to follow the advice he is given by the Fire Chief?

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

5. What question does Mrs. Smith pose about Bobby Watson's work habits?

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