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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What explanation does Mary give for leaving the house?
(a) She was thirsty.
(b) The Smiths had given her permission to leave.
(c) She heard a beautiful song and followed the notes.
(d) She was sleepy.

3. According to Mrs. Smith, what is the reason for a ringing doorbell?
(a) Someone is at the door waiting to be admitted.
(b) The tea is ready.
(c) The fire is out.
(d) No one is at the door.

4. Whom does Mrs. Smith believe is dishonest?
(a) Sailors.
(b) Mr. Smith.
(c) The Royal Navy.
(d) Dr. Mackenzie-King.

5. Why is Mr. Smith angry when he meets the Martins?
(a) He thinks the Martins have already eaten.
(b) Mr. Martin is wearing his suit.
(c) He was not expecting visitors.
(d) He is hungry and has been waiting for them to arrive.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mrs. Martin, what did the third wife from the story "The Headcold" do while sitting on a hornet's nest?

2. What is Mrs. Martin's first name?

3. Why can't Mrs. Smith read the clock?

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

5. What inconsistencies exist about Mrs. Watson's appearance?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of the meaningless banter among the characters?

2. Why does the Fire Chief have difficulty finding a fire?

3. How does the conversation among the Smiths and the Martins change after the Fire Chief leaves?

4. How is the play both a comedy and a tragedy?

5. Describe Mr. Martin.

6. What role does the clock play in the drama?

7. How does the Fire Chief settle the argument over the doorbell?

8. How does Mr. Smith know the Fire Chief?

9. What effect does the outcome of the play have on the characters?

10. Describe Mary.

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