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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Bobby Watson die?
(a) Two months before the time in which the play is set.
(b) He is scheduled to die next Tuesday.
(c) The day before yesterday.
(d) Two years before the time in which the play is set.

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

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

4. According to Mrs. Smith, what must one look out of in real life?
(a) Thin air.
(b) The window.
(c) Rose tinted glasses.
(d) The door.

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

6. Why does the Fire Chief need to leave the Smiths' house?
(a) He must ring other doorbells.
(b) He is expected in the kitchen.
(c) He is expecting a fire at the other end of the city.
(d) The tea is gone.

7. Why does Mrs. Smith kiss the Fire Chief?
(a) He is collecting kisses.
(b) He pretends to be Mr. Smith.
(c) He claims to have saved her life.
(d) She finds him charming.

8. In the story, "The Headcold", what was blonde Marie's profession?
(a) A typist.
(b) A schoolteacher.
(c) A monophysite priest.
(d) A grocer.

9. Why does Mary scold Mr. and Mrs. Martin?
(a) For sleeping on the divan.
(b) For being arrested.
(c) For arriving late.
(d) For going out that afternoon.

10. What does Mr. Smith enjoy when he is in the country?
(a) Circles.
(b) Solitude and quiet.
(c) His tea.
(d) Fishing.

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

12. In the last scene of the play, who would Mr. Martin like to slap?
(a) Ulysses.
(b) Mrs. Smith.
(c) Mr. Smith.
(d) Mrs. Martin.

13. Why does Mary recite a poem?
(a) To honor the Martins.
(b) To honor the Smiths.
(c) To honor the Fire Chief.
(d) To annoy the cast.

14. Who is at the door when Mrs. Smith opens it?
(a) The Fire Chief.
(b) Mary.
(c) No one.
(d) The Martins.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mr. Martin, what time does the 8:30 morning train arrive in London?

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

3. According to the Fire Chief, who puts out the Vicar's fires?

4. According to the Fire Chief, why did the young woman asphyxiate?

5. What nickname does Mary give herself?

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