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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Smith believe the Martins must have interesting stories to tell?
(a) Because the television is broken.
(b) Because they travel a great deal.
(c) They have had an adventurous day.
(d) Because they are entertainers.

2. What does the Fire Chief expect to see later that evening?
(a) A beautiful sunset.
(b) A movie.
(c) A roaring blaze at his flat.
(d) A straw fire and a little heartburn.

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

4. Which mildly offensive word does Mrs. Smith begin to chant after Mr. Smith begins his bird name chant?
(a) Doo doo.
(b) Poo Poo.
(c) Darn it.
(d) Caca.

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

6. 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 drive on the wrong side of the road.
(c) They cannot be insured.
(d) They do not know how to make tea properly.

7. Why doesn't Mr. Smith believe that Dr. Mackenzie-King is a good doctor?
(a) Mary developed the hiccups.
(b) Mrs. Smith died.
(c) A conscientious doctor should die with his patient.
(d) The doctor left a hole in his side.

8. When did Mr. and Mrs. Smith attend Bobby Watson's funeral?
(a) Two years before the time in which the play is set.
(b) The day before yesterday.
(c) A year and a half before the time in which the play is set.
(d) Two months before the time in which the play is set.

9. Whom did Dr. Mackenzie-King operate on before he operated on Parker?
(a) Himself.
(b) Mr. Smith.
(c) Mrs. Smith.
(d) Mary.

10. According to Mr. Smith, what will happen if one caresses a circle?
(a) One might face a vicious lawsuit in the morning.
(b) It will turn vicious.
(c) It will melt.
(d) Nothing.

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

12. Whom does Mr. Smith believe is honest?
(a) Mrs. Smith.
(b) The Royal Navy.
(c) Dr. Mackenzie-King.
(d) No one.

13. Who missed dinner with the Smiths?
(a) Mr. Holmes.
(b) Mary.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Watson.
(d) Mr. and Mrs. Martin.

14. In Mary's poem, what was burning?
(a) Polyps.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Everything.
(d) Passion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Fire Chief refuse to visit Mr. Durand?

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

3. To what does Mr. Smith compare doctors and their patients?

4. What treatment does Dr. Mackenzie-King recommend for appendicitis?

5. What would Mr. Martin rather do than steal an ox?

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