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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Smith offer to help the Fire Chief?
(a) She offers to go search for a fire.
(b) She is willing to give him a kiss.
(c) She points out the door.
(d) She offers to pour the tea.

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

3. According to Mr. Martin, who is Edward?
(a) A monophysite priest.
(b) A clerk.
(c) A typist.
(d) A shop-assistant.

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

5. According to Mrs. Smith, if paper is for writing and the cat is for the rat, what is cheese for?
(a) Squeezing.
(b) Eating.
(c) Scratching.
(d) Rolling.

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

7. In Mrs. Smith's story, "The Bouquet", why does the fiancé take back the bouquet of flowers?
(a) To teach his fiancée a lesson.
(b) To paint them yellow.
(c) To give them to his mother.
(d) To get a refund.

8. What is the Fire Chief's verbal answer to Mrs. Smith's request?
(a) He says he will take off his helmet, but cannot sit.
(b) He denies knowing how to answer a door properly.
(c) He says he will sit on the divan.
(d) He agress to pour the tea.

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

10. According to Mrs. Smith, what was saltier than the soup?
(a) The tarts.
(b) The biscuits.
(c) Mr. Smith.
(d) The air.

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

12. According to Mr. Martin, what is below the ceiling?
(a) The lamp.
(b) The floor.
(c) Air.
(d) The chair.

13. What advice does the Fire Chief give the Smiths after the doorbell discussion has ended?
(a) Pour the tea.
(b) Light another fire.
(c) Kiss each other.
(d) Leave the house.

14. How does Mary contradict Mr. and Mrs. Martin's conclusion?
(a) She reprimands them for being foolish.
(b) She sighs and says, "Just like last week."
(c) She applauds.
(d) She says they are not who they claim to be.

15. According to Mr. Martin, what should a person do if he catches a cold?
(a) Drink tea.
(b) Stand on his head.
(c) Run in circles.
(d) Get a colt.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what unamazing story does Mrs. Martin amaze the Smiths?

2. According to Mr. Martin, if a person sells an ox today, what will he have tomorrow?

3. What constantly interrupts Mrs. Martin's storytelling?

4. According to Mrs. Martin, when can one sit down in a chair?

5. In the last scene, where does Mr. Smith wish to live?

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